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Perfectionists think control will keep them safe from shame. But more often than not, it will keep all the aspects that make life exciting, memorable, and worth living at bay. You, me, and all of us are imperfectly perfect.
Discover practical strategies for managing anger, frustration, and overwhelm in this guide to emotional regulation. Learn how to identify triggers, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and create lasting change through professional support and self-compassion.
A reflection on choosing "Nourish" as a guiding word for 2025, exploring its connection to bell hooks' love ethic and Stacey Diane Arañez Litam's work on healing intergenerational patterns. This post examines how intentional nourishment practices can transform both personal growth and community healing, while weaving together insights from various authors on love, healing, and cultural wisdom.
Feeling safe is something we want to feel connected with but may not always feel. How do we create safety when so much is happening around us? How can we build this foundation when things feel unclear or forever changing?
In Episode 1 of Wound Care, we peeled back the bandaid to face our tenderness. Wound Care Episode 2 invites the seeker into further exploration and questioning alongside gentle movement. It opens up a conversation with our most tender spots so that we may get to know the process of asking ourselves what it is that we need to heal.
How are you doing today? No...like how are you really?
The more we check in with ourselves through mindful and intentional ways, the less intimidating that question can be…
