As the fifteen women shuffled in, nervously, awkwardly, some excitedly, some quietly, some chattering, hugging. Shifting into seats, we took some minutes to settle into the room and the circle before beginning our workshop. I began by passing out blank sheets of paper and asking each woman […]
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It happens every year. Millions of us start the year with determination and resolve… This is The Year.I will eat healthier. I will exercise more. I will create new habits to work toward my dreams… And then, one by one, by February, almost all resolutions have been dumped […]
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When I was in my early twenties, taking public transit everywhere, on the south side of Chicago, I was harassed by men, every single day. Regularly cat-called, propositioned, sometimes they flashed their dicks or masturbated at red lights while I stood at the bus stop. Sometimes […]
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“The day of unfailing, gorgeous confidence isn’t coming. Self-doubt will always be a part of what we each work with as we take steps to play bigger.” – Tara Mohr Sorry to share this dismal news, but guess what? It really isn’t that dismal, I promise. Keep […]
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de·vo·tion [dih-voh-shuhn] noun 1. profound dedication; consecration. 2. earnest attachment to a cause, person, etc. 3. strong attachment (to) or affection (for a cause, person, etc) marked by dedicated loyalty. Devotion is my new favorite word. Not only do I love the way it sounds… delightful… divine… […]
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Last week, we sat in circle in my living room, my BodyLove Affair coaching group, our reason for gathering, the shared desire to experience more loving relationships with our bodies. Having each spent our lives judging, loathing, struggling, battling, at odds with these bodies, we come together […]
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