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We’ve all seen the memes and jokes on the internet about moms being medicated in order to cope with the stresses of motherhood. And while these memes are certainly entertaining,…
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It’s crazy to think that with just 12 minutes of meditation, every morning, we could change our lives. Sure, a lot of things can happen in 12 minutes. We could…
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We all have different fears or triggers. For some, it’s heights or spiders. For others, it’s scary movies or the dark. But here, we explore the fear of talking to…
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Have you ever found yourself worrying and getting overwhelmed, anxious or nervous about something looming over your head in the future? A dreaded test, a difficult decision, a scary, pivotal…
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Inconsistency is a part of life and that’s something that I’m still learning to accept. I am a creature of habit, a lover of consistency. Structure is important to me and spontaneity doesn’t always come naturally.
The studio is quiet, hot and dimly lit. Walking on tiptoes, I locate what seems to be one of the last open plots of space and unfurl my teal-colored mat to claim it. The flip of the mat hitting the ground feels weighty, and loud. I look around but no one else has noticed. I take a seat.
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