In My Short 24 Years Of Life Never Did I Ever Think I Could Find A Way To Eat Green Beans And Them Taste

In my short 24 years of life never did I ever think I could find a way to eat green beans and them taste incredible.

Oh god, am I pregnant?

(Spoiler: no. No I am not.)

Self-care Sunday: Does anyone else feel like they need more concrete instructions than "just let go" of intrusive thoughts? Hunter Clark-Fields (author of Raising Good Humans) explains that the reason labeling thoughts works to help let them go is because the process activates the prefrontal cortex---the part of the brain responsible for logic, reason, and decision-making, i.e. the part of the brain that's good at focusing and setting emotions aside. It's been really helpful in my meditation practice to notice where my thoughts go, give them a label, and find it easier to refocus on the present. Labeling thoughts isn't just helpful during meditation! It's a useful practice at any time of day when you notice unwanted thoughts cropping up. The key is in the noticing.

Magical stained glass

Dear reader(s),

It has come to my attention that we all may not have the best mothers or the best relationships with our mothers. I certainly don't and for how mine acted yesterday about me being later to dinner(I was the only guest and was 30 minutes late) I think that I am gonna lie and play sick next year if I am late. Maybe then she won't gripe at me and attack my fiancé.

This is a vent and a friendly reminder that if you are the one choosing to be a self centered piece of shit you will be treated accordingly.

We are not all little kids anymore and even if we were why on earth act so rudely on Christmas? Why threaten to take the food away for my being late even after I started to reheat everything? Selfish and dramatic.

Warmest and kind regards for the holiday season! May thr coming days be merry and bright!

One day I will be able to afford snacks without checking my bank account first. How lucky am I that I can afford to be alive?