4 Steps To Being More Sex-Positive

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4 Steps To Being More Sex-Positive

Before I dive into this blog post, I need to say a few things. Sex is a loaded topic – different folks have different sexual practices, beliefs, experiences. And, this really isn’t something we often talk about at the dinner table, right? Talking about sex involves sensitivity, vulnerability, compassion, and kindness. It is important to read/listen with an open mind, without defensiveness or moral judgment, and with the goal of understanding instead of convincing someone to change their feelings or beliefs.

I am going to write today about what it means to be sex-positive, and some things you can try to become more sex-positive.

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What is Beginners Mind?

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What is Beginners Mind?

Beginners Mind is one of seven principles within Mindfulness meditation practice and the most important according to prominent Zen authors. The other six principles are Letting Go, Acceptance, Non-Judgement, Non-Striving, and Trust. I will interchange the terms “principles” and “practice” throughout the blog because principles are practiced and practice involves principles. 

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6 Ways to Cope When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

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6 Ways to Cope When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed

2020 has been a roller coast of a year for many, including myself!  It was the year of big plans, changes, and aspirations all squashed due to the pandemic, and the many challenges and alterations it brought to life.  The minute we seem to get answers or figure out a routine in this new normal, something changes, and we must pivot and draft a new plan of how to function in a new way of life.  Trying to manage within a pandemic can be very overwhelming.  On top of worrying about normal problems and life issues, there are now bigger matters at hand, most of which we do not have concrete answers to.  Not knowing or having a plan of action can cause us to feel emotionally overwhelmed and fear the worst.  These feelings are normal and can be addressed and worked on.  However sometimes they become overbearing, feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.  Let’s discuss 6 ways to best move forward when those feelings begin to take over and it feels like you against the world with no end in sight. 

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4 Ways To Support A Loved One

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4 Ways To Support A Loved One

Many of us have loved ones who are struggling right now.  They might be struggling with the quarantine, with losing their job, with anxiety about getting sick with COVID-19, or even with school starting back up.  We obviously care for our loved ones, and want the best for them.  But, sometimes we feel completely helpless to help them.  And, even with our best intentions, we might say something that doesn’t actually help or that makes things worse. Saying things like “Why are you so depressed? You have so much going for you?” is like saying to someone has asthma “Why can’t you breathe? There is so much air.” We are often well meaning, but our “help” can fall short.

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Therapeutic Qualities of Our Pets

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Therapeutic Qualities of Our Pets

Research shows how petting an animal can lower the heart rate, reduce symptoms of anxiety, and reduce symptoms of depression.  Of course, our emotional state and mental health have a direct correlation to our physical health.  Thus, when we relax by cuddling and petting our fur babies, our emotional state improves which leads to health improvements.  

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