When I began my journey to healing in earnest (I started and quit many times), I eventually discovered that my pain didn’t have to define me. This discovery is one that contributed to a significant improvement in my quality of life. I’m grateful to have found various methods that helped me address my struggles and allowed me to tackle my fears in a way that felt safe. Maybe I’m stating the obvious when I say that everyone’s journey is unique…..
We’re coming upon a season of change here in Virginia, and right now the weather is beautiful, the air is crisp, and nature’s palate is beginning to blossom with rich, vibrant hues of red, orange, and gold. If only it could stay this perfect. But the cold, colorless winter season that follows can easily throw a distorted lens over our lives, and for those of us who already struggle with depression, this just adds to feelings of despair.
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September 10-16, 2017 is National Suicide Prevention Week. Personally, I think every week should be suicide prevention week. The number of suicides in girls age 15-19 has doubled since 2007, and that terrifies me. I wanted to know a little more about what this special week involves, so I did a Google search and found the American Association of Suicidology (yes, there really is such an organization, www.suicidology.org). I went to their website and clicked on the link for…..
One time after class, a student pulled me aside and told me that she cried during class. She was worried that I might think she was nuts and asked if anyone had ever done this before. How much time do you have?, I thought of asking her. I told her that she’s NOT crazy, and that this can be a normal process of working emotional issues out of her body.
When we engage in asana and pranayama (movement and breathing,…..