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Facing The Darkness. Content Warning.
The World can be a Scary Place, and there is Darkness that exists. I have been thinking about this a lot today. I received an email from an organization that I donate to, Save the Children.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)2 years ago in Psyche
When Strengths Become Weaknesses
In Positive Psychology, there is a lot of talk about Leaning into your Strengths. There is a lot of Value in this as well.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)2 years ago in Psyche
Surviving Sleep Training: A Parent's Guide to Staying Sane and Rested
Let's face it, fellow sleep-deprived parents, sleep training isn't just about getting your little one to snooze through the night. It's also about you keeping your sanity intact! As someone who's been there (and got the dark under-eye circles to prove it), I'm here to share some real talk about taking care of yourself while teaching your baby the art of sleep.
By Alexa2 years ago in Psyche
Dendritic Growth. Content Warning.
The abyss is often seen as a terror—something to run from or act as though it were a barrier. It is understood as a void—the "great chasm fixed" between two impossible points of existence or the deepest strata of our earth and seas. You've perhaps heard that Nietzsche said if you gaze into it long enough, it gazes back. It is not a space to be navigated lightly; instead, entered with caution, or better yet, avoided entirely.
By kp2 years ago in Psyche
Hidden Bias Chains In Leadership
Most of us have heard the word "Bias" before. We all have some Biases, even when we understand that a Bias is a tendency to favor or oppose something or someone in a way that is unfair, inaccurate, or closed-minded.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)2 years ago in Psyche
Broken Necklace - Mended Heart
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” ~ Mark Twain
By Susan Lee Woodward2 years ago in Psyche
Expecting Gratitude
Yesterday I wrote an Article about having Gratitude for the Small things in Life. There is a lot of great Research that has shown that having Gratitude has a lot of Psychophysiological Benefits for us as Humans.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)2 years ago in Psyche
The power of words.
I remember when a following quote by Nancy Carlson went viral a number of years ago: ”If speaking kindly to plants helps them grow, imagine what speaking kindly to humans can do.”
By Eva Smitte2 years ago in Psyche
Midnight
My eyes snapped open. It was the early hours of the morning, I guessed, looking at the darkness outside. It was these hours of the night that I fear the most. I could feel my heart beating in my chest; the fear and the anxiety slowly creeping in. Tendrils of dread and down begin insinuating into my fragile mind. A shiver ran up my spine, the cold nipping at my uncovered torso.
By MCJ2 years ago in Psyche
Doing the Inner Work. Content Warning.
I stared down at my fingernails, trying to resist the urge to pick at the nail polish before staring back at the woman across from me. "I want to die."
By The Schizophrenic Mom2 years ago in Psyche
Desire
Have you ever heard the story of the lion and the gazelle? The gazelle needs the lion to chase it to run; without the threat, it stops. Many people live their lives like gazelles, constantly waiting for an external push to motivate them. But what happens when that push isn't there? They do nothing. It's not because they lack talent or skills, but because their character isn't strong enough to sustain them. Remember, your talent can take you places, but only your character will keep you there.
By The Big Bad 2 years ago in Psyche
Me vs. RSD: An Ongoing Battle
Back in my single-digits era, one piece of knowledge was imperative in making every summer worthwhile: Knowing who was selling the best-frozen treats, which we called “Icees,” in the neighborhood that year.
By Jonathan Apollo2 years ago in Psyche