Accepting the diagnoses was more difficult that I had thought. Once I began the process of accepting the fact that I had anxiety and depression, it was as if it gave them more power. The drowsiness from the medication’s side effect didn’t help much either. A few days after starting the medication, I felt moments of normalcy that lasted about Read more…
The pressure was building even though I kept trying to convince myself it wasn’t there. I had mechanisms in place to keep things under control. I ran, spent quality time with family, associated with friends, laughed, cried, meditated, and gave attention to my spiritual life. All of the things you’re supposed to do, right? Yet several weeks ago, I found Read more…
“When the pressure to change reduces, the potential for growth increases” When it comes to self-improvement in our culture, we have images of the refiner’s fire or the amount of pressure and heat required to change carbon into diamond. I think that’s great for elements and minerals, but as humans, I think frequently our reaction to pressure does not always Read more…
“Just because you don’t know your direction doesn’t mean you don’t have one. Sometimes lost is where you need to be.” –Leoben As we grow through life, we develop characteristics and values that keep us safe and help us connect to others. Sometimes, these characteristics and values that keep us safe can end up preventing us from connecting to others Read more…
What are you passionate about? And how much are willing to risk for it? These questions came to mind over the weekend, and I began thinking about how much I would risk for my goals in life. This past Sunday, my family experienced a tragedy that was devastating and life-changing for those at the center. That evening, as I crawled into bed Read more…
