A friend of mine posted a Facebook status today. It slapped me in the face as I realized I was doing exactly what she told me to resist. It reminded me that I’m not okay–and that’s okay. Take a look: “Good morning, this is your periodic reminder that we’re still in a crisis despite time …
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It’s Okay to Feel, It’s Not Okay to Act: A Coronavirus Conundrum
We are living in an ongoing trauma. What is happening to the world, collectively and currently, is a trauma. A trauma is an upsetting event that can have lasting psychological consequences, and some of those consequences are starting to show up already. It is okay to feel any feelings whatsoever about what is happening in …
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
For a very long time, I thought people could change who they are somewhat quickly and easily. Don’t get me wrong, I’d heard the cliché: “People don’t change.” But I didn’t think that was true. People must have the capacity to change. My thoughts have shifted toward the more pessimistic view that people don’t change …
Stress
Moving is stressful. Moving during the first two weeks of a new school year is more stressful. Moving while sick is the topper on the cake. Life has been very strange the past week and a half. Let’s back up. Wednesday, August 28th: We had woken up to begin our journey home from Spain at …
Life in Lisa's Bubble 