Inspiration

Stop Waiting to Start Living

April 1, 2013
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(image source) Every once in a while I have these weeks when it seems like so much gets crammed into my life.  They’re the weeks when emotional stuff hits the fan, when other people suddenly pop up and need something from me, and when I start to get into a tizzy about life and the [...]

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A Different Type of Spring Cleaning: My Letter To Those of Little Hope

March 23, 2013

Right now, at this very moment, there is a person who is wondering whether or not life is worth it. Right now, there is a girl who believes that starving herself will make her beautiful. Right now, there is a man who puts on a brave face because he doesn’t want the world to see [...]

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Exercise and Emotions: Fighting Fat Talk & Reframing Negative Thoughts While Enjoying Fitness

February 24, 2013
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I have to say that the Running and Recovery posts have been some of my favorite posts to write. Throughout my recovery, I kept hoping bloggers would address the issue of exercise and fitness while regaining strength (physical and emotional) from an eating disorder, but I never found the inspiration I was searching for. I [...]

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Fear Discontinued: Relinquishing Fear and Stepping Into Your Power (Part of the Missing Link Series)

February 18, 2013

Today you have two choices.  You can act from a place of fear or you can act from a place of love.  I used to have a visceral reaction in my gut when I heard people talk about love like this.  It made no sense to me and it rubbed the academic in me the [...]

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The Missing Link Series: Lessons in Acceptance

October 10, 2012

Monday morning I woke up in A LOT more pain than I had anticipated, which meant that it was definitely necessary to postpone my trip to London.  Thankfully, I was able to push it back exactly a week, allowing me enough time to heal and to meet with my surgeon for a post-op checkup.  I’m [...]

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Sunday Spotlight: Books, Courage Ring, and Love Stones

August 5, 2012
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(image source) I have to say that I am so happy that it is Sunday.  This week has been unbelievable between my personal life struggles and one of my best friends being in the ICU.  I’m really grateful that my Dad is flying out today so that I can have some emotional support. Oh and [...]

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Celtics Sadness, The Waitress of Sunshine, and a Week of Changes

June 11, 2012

This week my life changes again as I interview for the DBT group today and move into my new apartment on Friday.  This will mark the beginning of a new era for me: the one where I start my business and begin to live life on my own terms. I’m the sure the vagueness of [...]

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Jealousy: Motivation or Inhibitor to Success?

June 9, 2012

Ah jealousy, the green eyed monster.  So much to say about this topic yet where to begin? We all know about this because we have all been there.  We have all been jealous of someone or something and we have been envious of the opportunities, possessions, etc. of others.  But what does jealousy do exactly? [...]

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Not Letting Fear Interfere: Igniting My Life Spark

June 6, 2012

Angelina: Little Angel This dog’s name couldn’t be more fitting.  If it wasn’t for her, I really don’t know if I could have stayed in recovery.  She has been a source of joy and comfort, and at times, minor frustrations when she eats random things that she shouldn’t when we’re outside and then she thinks [...]

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My Interview With Doris Smeltzer, Co-Founder of Andrea’s Voice

June 1, 2012

I’m really excited to share a really special opportunity I had with you all, but before I can, I’d like to share a story.  When I was a freshman in college, I was walking around campus when I saw a white flyer with the following words on it: Andrea Smeltzer, age 19, died in her [...]

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