A wild animal trapped in a cage prompts reflections on feelings of helplessness. Paralleling personal experiences with perfectionism and anxiety, the writer promotes balancing high standards with self-compassion.
Letting Go
Caring
I worked with a girl at the front desk of a hotel and it was her last week working there. Throughout the week, whenever talking with her about something that would go wrong, a guest was being rude, or whatever, she would apathetically respond to it with, “Ask me if I care.” If you were […]
The Stress of Excess
I usually don’t pay too much attention to commercials. In fact, I usually hit the mute button on the remote until they go away. This post is all about the stresses of excess and excess of marketing and information can be just as intrusive as physical items. There is one particular line from one particular […]
The Dangers of Tenacity
Imagine that you’re training for a long distance run such as a marathon. You may start by running just a couple of miles, give or take. Then you’d probably run a little farther the next week. You’d run farther and farther and maybe even a little faster too until you start feel a little confidence […]
Validation
“Good morning,” says one of my coworkers as he enters the office. I want to say good morning back but he’s looking at her, not me, so maybe he isn’t wishing me a ‘good morning’… maybe he doesn’t want to talk to me because he doesn’t like me, or maybe he doesn’t even notice my […]
How to Let Go of the Past
The past is for looking back on pleasant memories, sharing stories with future generations, for making mistakes and learning life lessons. It’s not meant for holding onto resentment or polluting your present or future with bitterness and regret. It’s meant to shape you for who you are, but you get to choose how. Will you […]