Have you ever wondered how someone could be so toxic? So manipulative and deceitful? And perhaps a bit delusional in thinking they are not? Unfortunately what's worse is that these toxic folks have a habit of infecting others --- perhaps not to the same degree but bits of those symptoms can appear in those they ...
Blossom or Whither
She ran down the path towards the river, feeling free. She had escaped the toxicity of a relationship that was holding her back. A friendship that made her feel like she had to try too hard just to even breathe in the same room. A friend who made her struggle to get ready to get ...
How to let go of the bullshit
Have you ever wondered what it takes to have stress of the bullshit, and more of the "good shit"? The people who put you down, the frustrations of a morning commute, having to actually be an adult and vacuum and clean your apartment, finding time for yourself, and actually getting some sleep? For me it's the ...
Avoid the quicksand
...the pitfalls that keep pulling you in, despite the voice in your head to step away. You don't want to keep repeating the same mistakes. Isn't there a saying from Albert Einstein stating, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results”. But why do we do ...
Getting Down and Dirty with Spring Cleaning Your soul
As you grab those trash bags and your dust mop to get ready to clean your living space, give yourself a moment to think about not only cleaning what is around you, but what is inside of you. This is where the fun begins! This is getting to the hard nitty gritty parts of you that ...
The company we keep
The company we keep can define us. We can be judged by the person walking next to us. Yes, it shouldn't matter - and people shouldn't be so quick to judge - but it happens. And it happens a lot. If you're best friends with someone who isn't motivated, cares less about true values, and more ...