My entire life can be described in one sentence: It didn’t go as planned, and it’s okay. --Rachel Wolchin What do you mean it’s okay when it doesn’t go as planned? I read this quote and chuckle. When it doesn’t go as planned, my fear says--”What did I do wrong? Who screwed it up and …
Where Does Feeling Unwanted Get Me?
Unwanted. Rejected. By a parent. A spouse. A child. A friend. A stranger. A loved one. A coworker. Unwanted. It means we weren't a priority, we were less valued than the conditions required to want us. We think, What's wrong with me that I wasn't enough? And that's the wrong question to ask. In the …
Unable To Process–Random Act of Kindness
"Swipe your card again, Ma'am." The clerk shook her head. "Sorry. It says it's unable to process." That moment. Yes. That one. When you realize you have no way to purchase the items you have in your hands. My face floods a sting of red. I'm concerned what's happened. "It's my bank card, that's disconcerting." …
Journey to Mindfulness–Day 5
Day 5: Have tea with your fears. Fears. Thoughts that linger, grow bigger in both volume and anxiety. "Awful-izing" and "what if" lists get longer. Breathing becomes restricted, shallow. Tension in the neck, shoulders, and even chest. Complete overwhelm. The truth: Fears are just thoughts. Shocking, right? They are just thoughts. Thoughts we give …
