Tag Archives: peace
Self-Care
Love on yourself hard, through music, art and sheer imagination. Movies and storytelling will help to remind you that life doesn’t have to be that serious right now. In fact, playful activities may prove to be extremely healing for you … Continue reading
One Minute
“A willingness to stop for even one minute is a powerful place to start. Stand up and do some gentle stretches, even if it’s just for one minute, sit down and be willing to be with yourself as you are with love … Continue reading
Dignity
“There is this narrative when you’re locked up that you’re an animal. And that’s how they treat you. And, I was like, no, you are a human being. And you need to be treated with dignity. And so I began … Continue reading
Bad Faith, Good Faith
“You gotta have faith,” people say. But what does that mean? Is any faith good faith? “Believe in yourself and all that you are,” wrote one positive thinker a century ago. “Know that there is something inside you that is … Continue reading
A Mint Lifesaver
After the funeral, I tidied the guest room for my mother, who was moving in temporarily while adjusting to life without my father. I was restless, believing I should have convinced him to see a doctor sooner. When I pulled … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 