Polyvagal Theory

It Was an Invisible Bruise that Could Be Healed Over Time

It Was an Invisible Bruise that Could Be Healed Over Time

Now the bruise is a visual reminder that “I made a mistake.” That I did something “wrong.” As a righty, the soreness sharply reminds me of this every time I grasp my pen to write something down or pick something up to complete my daily tasks. It’s easy to focus on this outcome of my miscalculated exit out of the house. If I do, it brings me straight back to incorrect thinking.

You see, I used to think there was something inherently wrong with me as if I was broken at birth. I always strived to do better, to be better, and to seek validation and approval for my efforts…

Choosing Liberty

Choosing Liberty

I have jumped out of an airplane at 14,000 feet.

I have walked down a slick fashion show runway in heels
and spoken to a crowd of 400+ people.

I have also rappelled down a cliff next to a 110-foot waterfall.

Each of these actions carry a certain level of risk. For a couple of these decisions that I made years ago, there is the obvious risk of death. A month ago if you asked me what kind of risks I’m taking in my every day life today, I would have replied, “None.”