“When a woman finally learns that pleasing the world is impossible, she becomes free to learn how to please herself.” ~ Glennon Doyle
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Stuck with me when I read this:
for feeling it all
Blessed are you who feel things big.
You who might feel embarrassment because of
how overwhelming things can be.
Blessed are you who need reminders that those
emotions are not bad or good.
They are just . . . information.
You feel angry because this is unjust.
You feel sad because this is awful.
You feel tired because this is exhausting.
Your emotions are not wrong or bad
or lying to you or telling the full truth.
They are giving you a bit of data
that you shouldn’t ignore.
We love, and lose, and fall, and get back up,
and fail, and try again.
Your humanity is not an affront.
We are reminding ourselves that
this is who we are, how we’re made:
to feel the pain, the grief, the stress,
the risk, the fear, the heartbreak.
So, you beautiful creature,
here is your permission slip to feel it all.
To feel the joy and delight and excitement.
And the sorrow and fear and despair.
All the yellows and pinks, and violets and grays.
Because you are the whole damn sky.
~The lives we actually have
Latest Podcast episodes on the Big Purple Blob
https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/what-s-happening-on-the-big-purple-blob
Happy Monday! Happy Labor Day! Super cool look at maps and how reality is so different than actuality. I had no idea Brazil was almost as large as Canada!
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/all-over-the-map-mental-mapping-misconceptions
Back to school can be crazy: getting into the routine again, getting all of the things accomplished, keeping everyone fed and connected. Here are a few of our favorite recipes when the mad dash of the school year descends.
https://www.heprecipe.com/post/back-to-school-recipes
New post: College drop-off doesn't end with the drop-off. Huh, who'd a thunk it? https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/college-drop-off-i-have-some-thoughts
Wellness News Around the 'Net
Physical Health
Eat Well
Now, I'm not going to say that soda is bad for you, but swapping out soda and drinking water, tea or coffee can make a big positive impact on your health.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/swapping-soda-for-water-coffee-can-drop-your-risk-of-death-by-20
Be Active
Cross-training DOES not equal a rest day. Your body needs rest. Also, a rest day is not the same thing as being inactive.
https://www.self.com/story/in-defense-of-rest-days-over-active-recovery
Let's move!
Tabata! Not a repeat in there. Start your music!
https://www.intervaltimer.com/shared/XzifD98jjGJWbW6SAFXz-Monday-Tabata
Spiritual Health
It can be very difficult to accept responsibility, especially if your error/mistake/faux pas causes unhappiness or harm to another, but fact is, blaming others is not the answer.
https://my.happify.com/hd/when-you-blame-others-heres-whats-really-happening/?
Mental & Emotional Health
Combining exercise and therapy gives you a bigger and more effective bang for your well-being buck.
https://time.com/6255359/exercise-during-therapy-effective/
Social Health
Giving is a good thing, for both the giver and the recipient.
https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/why-gift-giving-feels-good-rcna61260?
Be your best, friends
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