Learning to Live

Crying is a healthy and normal part of the human experience. It is not a demonstration of weakness. It is one of the many (and typically less painful) ways the body expresses itself. It should not be suppressed. Ever. It's taken me decades to learn this. P.S. Sorry for the shitty audio quality. Sometimes I just gotta hit "record" on the nearest device and hope for the best.

There's a difference between feeling lonely and alone. Sometimes I feel both, but I'm grateful to know what my truth is when it comes to each. If you've ever felt either feeling, I would encourage you to take a listen.

So much to let go and so little time. Just kidding, scarcity is an illusion so there's always time to let go. If it's not serving you, it wasn't meant for you so let it go. Be like Nike and JUST DO IT.

In part 2 of 2, I talk about how I didn't take my own advice from Part 1, the negative effect it had on me and how I recovered in 24 hours using three practices I once did every morning. I know now that I must continue these practices daily for the rest of my life.

Sometimes change comes quickly...and all at once...and when we feel like we're not ready. This is your (and my) reminder to stay grounded, keep calm, breathe deeply, trust the process and all that shit.

It's one thing to hear, it's another to listen. Listen up as I talk about my thoughts on listening, what it means to me and how it's come up as a continuous lesson in my life. I'll also discuss some practical tips that you can use to be a better listener as it relates to yourself and the people around you.

*Trigger warning for sexual assault* A debacle indeed. It's been three years since the last time I got heavily intoxicated which was a night I'll never forget or fully remember. It scared me straight into sobriety.

Everybody poops. This is a fact of life, but why is there so much shame around it? I feel strongly that we should do-do away with this social stigma and embrace our bowels with gratitude. And yet, I still can't help but laugh at poop puns.

Online dating used to be a struggle for me. Today, it's not. Here's some things I've learned and tips on how you can get more out of your online dating life.