Tag Archives: healing
Exploring the Outdoors Through Painting
“A blast of cold wind from the glacier throws my painting against my chest, and I shield my face from airborne grit. I’m hunkered below the Easton Glacier on Mount Baker, and swaths of cerulean paint reflect the blue ice hundreds … Continue reading
‘Books Saved My Life’
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, books are absolutely essential to our community. Censoring books that include queer people and their stories is a form of erasure and gatekeeping that our community is too often familiar with. When books … Continue reading
Calm Racing Thoughts
Before you walk, pause and take a few deep breaths. Remind yourself of your intentions. What do you want to gain from this experience? Once outside try to tap into your senses. Notice the temperature of the air, the scent … Continue reading
Change of Pace
Walking may be the most underrated form of exercise. Turns out putting one foot in front of the other carries some serious benefits. And when you want to push yourself, you can get your heart rate up by climbing hills … Continue reading
Wellness
Let’s talk wellness! Do you like to work out? Love it! I do the Peloton – I’m obsessed. I think that’s another misconception, that if you’re bigger you don’t like working out. I work out for my mental health -It’s … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 