How anger saved my life
How to start a meditation practice with no experience
So you’re new to the idea of meditation, and you’re not sure where to begin. You’ve come to the right place. There are simple steps you can take to bring your meditation practice without a hitch and begin reaping the benefits sooner, rather than later.
Continue reading “How to start a meditation practice with no experience”Honesty: what it is, what it isn’t, and why we need it
When I was a little girl, I was a very honest person. I never saw any reason to lie to anyone, and I could count the times I had done so on one hand. It was a beautiful thing. However, as I got older, I learned a couple lessons about honesty that would change my path forever.
Self-love vs. Self-improvement: Which is better?
Self- love has become sort of a buzzword these days, and I’m glad for that because here on the Thoughts that Bind, true self love is a transformative and important journey to undergo. In fact, it informs nearly every post I’ve written on this site. Yet, I feel there are some misconceptions about self-love that are rarely, if ever addressed. It is for this reason that I have chosen to make this article today.
How to get more enjoyment out of life
When you’re young, it can be easy to go into life guns blazing. You have dreams, places to go, people to meet and problems to solve. It’s great to have ambition, but what about peace and contentment?
Learning to dream again after tragedy
There is a phenomenon amongst people who have their lives turned upside down, where they find themselves stuck in the past, even after they’ve conquered it. You see, after years (or maybe even a lifetime) of fear, anger, shame, abuse or pain, you begin to get in the groove. You start to believe on a daily basis that the world is going to end, the other shoe is always about to drop.
Many perspectives on breathing deep
If you’ve ever been in an acutely stressful situation, you’ve probably heard it before. “Okay, just breathe” or even more common, “let’s just take a breath.” Why do we use these phrases? After all, everyone breathes already. How important is it really to monitor your breathing?
Continue reading “Many perspectives on breathing deep”Support systems and mental illness
If you are mentally ill, it’s likely that you feel like a burden. This continually begs the question, “should I ask my loved ones for help?” Well, today I want to discuss the specifics of this question and get into when it is or isn’t a good idea to call in your support system.
Continue reading “Support systems and mental illness”Relapses and setbacks are not failures
When we first begin on a path to healing, we don’t reckon it will be easy. At least, not most of us. As we start moving down the road, we start to learn tools and perspectives that help us and bring us comfort when we are down. But as with anything, progress isn’t always linear.
Making and keeping New Year’s Resolutions
We open with a familiar scene to everyone. Each year, we gather with family and friends. We discuss the past, we dream up the future. When the clock strikes midnight, we find ourselves suddenly accountable for this new person we said we would become…or not.
