You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.
– George MacDonald
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- Simone Biles Slays Demands for Perfection and Wins Gold in Self LoveThis morning I read an article in the New York Times about “Simone Biles and the Weight of Perfection.” Of course, the entire internet is abuzz with articles about her quitting the Olympics, but this one caught my eye because it addresses the “weight of perfection.” Those words deeply resonate with me. I don’t know… Read more: Simone Biles Slays Demands for Perfection and Wins Gold in Self Love
- Healing Your Younger Self To Overcome Narcissistic TraumaI am a strong believer in the healing power of therapy. Since beginning therapy, I have made significant improvements in understanding my emotions and overcoming struggles. However, one topic that is difficult to bring up and seemingly impossible to move past is the memories I share with a narcissist. An adult who played a role… Read more: Healing Your Younger Self To Overcome Narcissistic Trauma
- Choose Happiness: Why Experiences Bring Us Greater Joy Than StuffOne part of wedding planning that I’ve been avoiding is creating a gift registry. It may seem confusing, like “Mikayla, you just list a bunch of things you want,” but I can’t make a decision on whether or not I even want to ask for things at all. I have heard several times before that… Read more: Choose Happiness: Why Experiences Bring Us Greater Joy Than Stuff
- How My Spiritual Journey Broadened My Perception of Human ConnectionI am no scholar or theologian but I have a great interest in cultures, which throughout the history of mankind have been influenced by religion. The more I learn about other religions, whether practiced today or lost to the ages, the more I am blown away by all the connections one can make. An ancient… Read more: How My Spiritual Journey Broadened My Perception of Human Connection