Tag Archives: presence
Healing Self
“i used to think self-trust was about never making mistakes. now i know it’s about how i treat myself when i do. what have you learned about the ways you betray yourself? what does your body feel like when you’re … Continue reading
Value Your Mental Health Every Day
A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body: Our mental health is an integral part of our overall health. Just as you wouldn’t ignore a broken leg or a nasty flu, it’s crucial to give the same … Continue reading
Word of the Day
Microjoys are about holding joy in one hand, and grief in the other. It sounds like positive thinking is useful when you have energy to give, But microjoys are a kind of survival kit for terrible times, because they ask … Continue reading
Presence
It’s opened my eyes to all the different ways there are to have a presence and to make it meaningful When we show up for someone. When we listen. When we do what we say we will. When we say … Continue reading
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
I recently heard Bishop T.D. Jakes say that if you feel like you are going to have a tough holiday, consider breaking with tradition. Do something new and fresh—go on a vacation, volunteer at a soup kitchen. Get ahead of … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 