08 Thursday Dec 2016
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A good friend introduced me to binaural beats.
These beautiful beats can induce the same mental state as a meditation practice but more quickly.
Our brains generate random thoughts to a tune of 50,000 per day.
Clearing the mind of negative thoughts and reducing stress is important for our well being. I’ve now incorporated both meditation and binaural beats into my daily practice. I’ll share the link that my friend shared with me.
Yellow Brick Cinema
03 Saturday Dec 2016
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Remember all the reasons you held on for so long.
Being defeated is optional.
26 Saturday Nov 2016
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Opening myself up in solitude has allowed me to really appreciate and understand my life more deeply. Writing my book has given me the ability to go deep within without any outside influences.
18 Friday Nov 2016
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I’ve learned that my inner child also requires lots of love ❤️, attention and compassion. Something that didn’t come easy for me. It was difficult to connect with that part of me because I was trying so desperately to forget that part of my life.
I came across a great writing exercise that was helpful — I wrote a letter to my inner child expressing the sadness I felt towards the loss of my childhood innocence and included an apology for being so hard on that beautiful little person.
We shall not cease from exploration. And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.
T. S. Eliot
13 Sunday Nov 2016
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Loving yourself completely can at times be a challenge as you heal from childhood sexual abuse. Writing a love letter to yourself is a great exercise to bring compassion to yourself when you need it most.
04 Friday Nov 2016
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The more survivors I talk to the more I realize what a debilitating, dangerous emotion shame is. The most powerful way to begin overcoming shame is to start telling your story about your abuse. If you don’t, shame will continue to exist. Speaking the truth will truly set you free. I really like this article: 7 steps to Move through Shame, Fear and Regret
26 Wednesday Oct 2016
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I started positive journaling a few months ago. It has allowed me to focus on all the positive attributes of my life.
Gratitude really does reduce stress. Recognizing what I am thankful for on a daily basis even during the most difficult times fosters resilience within me.❤️
“The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be.” ~Shakti Gawain
17 Monday Oct 2016
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Debbie Ehrstien, dysfunction, Heavy Load, hope, pain, Power, Shame
Today, I’m taking back the power to create my life without shame. I’ve carried this heavy load for too long and it was never mine in the first place.
I am healing and moving beyond the pain and dysfunction. There is hope.
Debbie Ehrstien 