The Higher Self & The Ego
I have this morning ritual that goes like this: press snooze 8 times, finally turn off the alarm, oversleep, get up, drink lemon water + celery juice, and then I’m supposed to meditate. What I really want to do is go directly to the coffee pot, drink the entire thing, and eat a bagel. WhenContinue reading “The Higher Self & The Ego”
Women (and Goddesses), Come in all Colors, Shapes, and Sizes
Women, and goddesses, come in all colors, shapes, and sizes… I wish I could have gotten this phrase tattooed on my arm when I started the serpentine journey into womanhood. Like most of us, growing up, all I ever saw in media was thin female bodies with impossible proportions. As one article put it: AlthoughContinue reading “Women (and Goddesses), Come in all Colors, Shapes, and Sizes”
The Inner Critic + Self-Compassion
I’m on my yoga mat and I’m angry at my body: “My stomach should be more toned. So should my arms. My hamstrings shouldn’t be so tight and I’m pretty sure these sun spots, pimples, and scars should be gone by now.” The inner critic has paid a visit. She is loud and convincing. SheContinue reading “The Inner Critic + Self-Compassion”
