Each December of my adolescence and for years of my adulthood, I meticulously crafted a long list of New Year’s resolutions. Each year I had no less… Read more “Resolve to Stop Resolving in 2017”
Category: Self-Compassion
An Attitude of Gratitude
For most of this week I felt afflicted with the continuous stab of loneliness and melancholy. It is easy to get enveloped in all of the… Read more “An Attitude of Gratitude”
A Good Glass of Scotch is Always Within Reach
Lately I have been spending a lot of time thinking about how to take care of myself and not in the bullshit ‘drink enough water, get plenty… Read more “A Good Glass of Scotch is Always Within Reach”
The Banshee Gets a Dye Job
The past several months of my life have been rather emotionally challenging. I have struggled to navigate my way through trying matters of the heart while maintaining… Read more “The Banshee Gets a Dye Job”
Who Needs Romance When There are Sunflower Fields
With only 10 days left of my self-imposed dating hiatus I decided this morning that it is acceptable to start some window shopping so I hopped… Read more “Who Needs Romance When There are Sunflower Fields”
Shit My Therapist Says
Several months ago in the midst of a distressing break-up, made easier by my raleigh attorney, I made the decision to start counseling. I have pursued counseling… Read more “Shit My Therapist Says”
The Banshee in the Arena
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done… Read more “The Banshee in the Arena”