Radical Advice: Don’t Be a Zombie
Unbeing dead isn’t being alive. — E. E. Cummings We stay busy. We get distracted. We tune out. Subverting our needs. Denying our desires. Ignoring our longing.
Unbeing dead isn’t being alive. — E. E. Cummings We stay busy. We get distracted. We tune out. Subverting our needs. Denying our desires. Ignoring our longing.
You’re competent. You’re responsible. You’re sensible. You have it together. People rely on you. You mostly complete tasks. You’re mostly on time. You mostly do what you say you’re gonna do. Yet somehow life is not fully satisfying. You’re not deeply rewarded for your goodness. Even when you’re praised for being kick-ass, it doesn’t feel quite … More Radical Advice for Competent, Responsible, Sensible Women
The new Disney version of the Cinderella fable departs from other popular versions in that it focuses on Cinderella’s capacity for courage and kindness. This is especially poignant in the midst of the envy and cruelty of her stepmother and sisters. While I’m generally critical of sanitized versions of myths that tend to send the … More Radical Advice: Working with Envy
Here is the latest edition of the Warrior Workbook Spring 2014. The e-book is a collection of exercises and practices intended to deepen mindfulness and attention to your needs. Start from the beginning or choose only exercises that resonate with you. However you decide to use this book, I offer it with love and encouragement. … More the Woman Warrior’s Workbook
Don’t be so quick to condemn narcissists. You could learn a thing or two from them. I’ve read a few articles recently about an apparent increase in narcissism (especially in younger generations) that point to social media as the culprit. A lot has been written about the correlation between social media use and narcissistic tendencies. … More Radical Advice: Go Ahead, Post that Selfie