“Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.” – Carl Jung I love to write. With time alone and a blank piece of paper, I find that journaling gives me the space and freedom to do what for me is most necessary: give name to what I feel. IContinue reading “Journaling: Writing What You Feel & Three Tips in Starting”
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The Power of Boundaries for the “Highly Sensitive”
“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. Knowing what I am to own & take responsibility for gives me freedom.” – Henry Cloud in the book, Boundaries: When to Say Yes &Continue reading “The Power of Boundaries for the “Highly Sensitive””
Recognizing Yourself as a Friend
I love this quote (left) by Elizabeth Gilbert, an award-winning fiction and non-fiction writer. I believe it to be an often-dismissed yet critically important reminder. A few months ago I wrote a blog post about accepting and loving oneself, entitled: Being Kind To Yourself [ Shaking Off Comparison]. In it, I discussed the common struggle of negative self-talkContinue reading “Recognizing Yourself as a Friend”
Lydia Minear LPC 