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Category Archives: Mental Health
The First Share
I brought my first victim, er friend to Bikram today. I have to admit I was a bit nervous; I tend to get rather intense about things I like (I also tend to be intensely enthused for something for about … Continue reading
Posted in Bikram Yoga, Health, Humor, Mental Health, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Yoga
Tagged anxiety, Bikram, exercise, Mental Health, sharing, Yoga
23 Comments
Life as an Articulated Straw
I spent many years of my life avoiding Yoga. I didn’t have a ‘groove’ for it like I did for T’ai Chi. Anytime I tried it – I would inevitably crunch my lower back; cursing Cobra for my injury. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Aversions, Bikram Yoga, Health, Humor, Mental Health, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Yoga
Tagged articulated, back bends, Bikram, blame, Camel, cobra, New Yorkers, patterns, Philosophy, Rude, straw, Tai Chi, visualization, Yoga
25 Comments
Within my Own Body
This post is dedicated to Greg – a most amazing Bikram instructor and all around delightful person. Thank you ~ I love moving my body around – I know it sounds weird. But I like when I’m hyper aware of … Continue reading
Posted in Bikram Yoga, Childhood, Eating, Health, Injury, Mental Health, Random Thoughts
Tagged Bikram, binging, body, body issues, cartwheels, eating disorders, exercise, Mental Health, trampolines, Yoga
35 Comments
I put my hands into the roaring flames
I’ve been listening to New Model Army a lot these days. I’m particularly fond of the song “Fate” – give it a listen – you might like it. Here are some lyrics: I put my hands into the roaring … Continue reading
Posted in Bikram Yoga, Blogging, Eating, Mental Health, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Writing, Yoga
Tagged binge eating, binging, chinese whipsers, eating disorder, fate, letting go, Music, New Model Army, peace, Writing
60 Comments
Out of Sync (or A Post of Self Doubt)
Yes, that’s me… I feel like I’m totally out of sync – and as with most things, there is a song that sums it up – this one by DEVO. And I love DEVO – I just saw them … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Random Thoughts, Society, Writing
Tagged adult, confused, DEVO, growing up, Mental Health, Mother, out of sync, wife
80 Comments
Collusion
Originally posted on The Mercenary Researcher:
Collusion: secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose (Yes, this is a repost from October, but the subject matter has come up in recent conversations and it made me want…
Posted in Aversions, Childhood, Food, Injury, Mental Health, Random Thoughts, Story, Writing
Tagged attempted rape, collusion, control, fear, gang rape, Mental Health, rape, vulnerability
1 Comment
Collusion
Collusion: secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose (Yes, this is a repost from October, but the subject matter has come up in recent conversations and it made me want to post this again because it … Continue reading
Posted in Aversions, Childhood, Eating, Injury, Mental Health, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Story
Tagged attempted rape, collusion, group behavior, male friends, rape, religion, vulnerability
90 Comments
Originally posted on Rethink the Rant:
TRIGGER WARNING: The following includes descriptions, photos, and video that may serve as a trigger for victims of sexual violence. Please be advised. Someone asked me today, “What is ‘rape culture’ anyway? I’m tired…
Posted in Aversions, Health, Injury, Mental Health, Society
Tagged rape, rape culture, society, victims
15 Comments
Am I the ONLY One?
Hmmm….seems everywhere I look these days, people are all overjoyed about Spring. Well, maybe not the people that are waking up to a blanket of white fluffiness – but all the other people out there. Am I the only one that dreads … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Health, Humor, Mental Health, Random Thoughts, Writing
Tagged autumn, Biking, Calvin and Hobbes, fall, hot, Humor, morticia addams, seasons, spring, summer, winter
116 Comments
End it Now ~
What the hell is wrong with our society? We have 7 year old CHILDREN going on self-imposed DIETS – I didn’t even KNOW what a diet was until I was at least 12. There are reports of anorexic KINDERGARTNERS for F’s sake. How … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Children, Eating, Food, Health, Injury, Mental Health, Random Thoughts
Tagged anorexia, being kind to yourself, emotional baggage, end it now, health, negative talk, weight
68 Comments