Mindfulness on the Path of Self-Acceptance

“Mindfulness” is a buzz word in the wellness world. But what does it truly mean? Mindfulness is a state of active and open attention on the present. It includes observing your thoughts and emotions from a distance and without judgment. When you’re mindful, you observe your feelings without getting caught up in them—something that canContinue reading “Mindfulness on the Path of Self-Acceptance”

Loving yourself can be so damn hard

When I was a little boy, I was told that I was not good enough. Not directly as many people have been, but in the silent, subtle gestures of neglect and emotional abandonment. Early enough that I perpetuated a story that my presence was unwanted or negligible at best. How do you love yourself when,Continue reading “Loving yourself can be so damn hard”