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When Alignment Eludes Us: Nurturing Self in the Midst of Unmet Desires What parts of myself will I develop or keep alive, while the parts of myself that I deeply desire to develop are unavailable to me? I’ve asked myself this question at nearly every stage of my adult life, whenever I feel out of…
Breaking Free from the Superwoman Schema: A Path to Healing for Black Women Breaking Free from the Superwoman Schema: A Path to Healing for Black Women
Life Lately… What can you do to make your life more free? How can you create moments of softness for yourself? I’m asking myself these questions daily. So here’s what I’ve been doing… I’m reading…memoirs by black women, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, & Michelle Miller. I’ve been feeling out of alignment, because I…
Stress, without the aid of active coping skills, can wreak havoc on our bodies and create emotional distress that distorts our self-perception, interpersonal relationships, and worldview. Despite my best efforts to manage stress through regular exercise, guided meditation, and bi-weekly therapy sessions, I still deeply feel the emotional and psychological impacts of stress. Lately, I…