I’m so glad you are here!
I once had a professor in grad school ask me what I think most people are looking for in life (I should probably explain that I went to grad school for marriage and family therapy– not something you’d be asked if you had gone to school for engineering I bet!) After thinking about it for a moment, I had a fairly quick response: love and acceptance. I think most people, whether they are 5 or 85 are looking for love and acceptance; from their parent(s), family members, friends, peers, etc. I think some of us spend our whole lives looking for it, while others are lucky enough to find it from an early age. There is of course a parallel quest for self-love and self-acceptance; the true peace and contentment of knowing that who you are is worthy and enough. This concept has really stuck with me through the years, and has changed the lens through which I view others. It helps soften the jagged lines of the brusque stranger and allows space for empathy when judgment would be the easier choice.
While I’ve always been interested in mental health, over the last several years I’ve also become more and more interested in physical health and nutrition. There is an undeniable connection between our physical health and mental wellbeing. Both are instrinsically entwined and necessary in leading a happy, healthy life. I want to use this platform as a means of sharing the things I’ve learned, my thoughts and experiences while on my personal journey to whole body wellness. I’ve had my fair share of successes and failures, and I envision this to be a space where I can share my story of this rollercoaster we call life. I’m so glad you came along for the ride!
