Starve

Oh starvation, sweet sister of death, Avoidance of famine the societal norm, Continue to fill yourself, until you’ve had enough… Or perhaps a bit more than enough… Ingest until you can no longer feel, Finding comfort underneath layers of accumulation, Stuff, food, things, objects, people, thoughts… Layer after layer, Burden yourself with extremes, Let go…

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Read this if you’re scared.

When I was struggling with an eating disorder, my logical mind knew damn well that if I ate more food I would feel better, both in my body and my mind. However, my need to control my surroundings seemed overwhelming and I was not able to let go of the gripping force of nervousness and…

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What Are You NOT Thankful For?

It’s easy to be thankful for the blessings in life. It’s simple to become aware of the abundance that surrounds us, whether in the form of a job we love, the love of friends and family, an intimate partnership, etc. This Thanksgiving, I encourage you to challenge yourself to consider offering gratitude to those areas…

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The Comparinspiration Conspiracy

Do you ever compare yourself to others? Do you take note of others’ success and wish it were your own? Despite your attempts to not compare, do you still find yourself looking to measure up to something or someone else? Perhaps that’s not you. Perhaps you do not compare yourself to others. Maybe you’re the…

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The Real Reason You’re Not Good Enough

Do you ever feel like what you’re doing in life is not good enough? That you could or should be doing more? Well let me tell you something—you’re right. It’s 100% true. It’s not that what you’re doing is wrong or that you have somehow messed up in life. So leave the victim behind. It…

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The Single Most Important Thing You Don’t Remember You’re Forgetting

  I’m not talking about the house keys, so be prepared to continue locking yourself out on occasion. The reason this forgetfulness is not as easy to catch as simply forgetting your keys or a gift for a friend’s birthday party is because the forgetfulness I am concerned with has not to do with material…

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The Biggest Lie Everyone is Telling You

  I set out on a very specific mission today. My curiosity got the best of me, and experimentation was in order. This may sound crazy, but here’s my experiment: I chose to greet everyone who crossed my path with the phrase, ‘Hi, how are you?’ I know! Such a risky rebellious act on so…

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10 Simple Ways To Make Your Life More Interesting

  Do you find yourself getting bored with your daily routine? Do you impatiently wait for the weekend to arrive so you can let loose, relax, and enjoy life a little more? Or alternatively, perhaps you live a more spontaneous life without much conformity or structure. You enjoy the journey of life as it mysteriously…

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Don’t Be A Loser

We are constantly wishing to be losers. Just look around. Don’t you see it? It’s everywhere. Whether we wish to lose weight, lose a shitty job, lose a corrupt relationship, or lose a physical illness, the root of our yearnings is LOSS. Of course we would naturally want to get rid of that which is…

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