No Longer Becoming, But Instead I Am

This week, I caught the flu. And I didn’t even know it.

If you’ve read some of my previous posts, you know that I live with chronic illness. So this week, when my body started shutting down, I thought I was simply flaring (i.e. my chronic symptoms were showing back up). But I didn’t know why. Did I eat the wrong food again? Was I exposed to some toxin? Was an emotional trauma brought to my subconscious mind that I needed to address?

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When You Don’t Feel Thankful for Thanksgiving

Today marks Thanksgiving Day in the US. It’s a time for family to gather, celebrate traditions, and eat a lot of yummy food. It’s a time that most enjoy.

But what if you don’t?

What if you’re dreading difficult conversations? What if being around your family is less than peaceful? What if the holidays are the farthest thing from love, joy, and peace and instead bring anxiety, guilt, and that horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach?

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