“Regardless of my health status, I deserve respect at this size, which includes the right to make my own decisions about my body… I’ve learned that the consequences of that weight cycling include greater risks for eating disorders, health problems, depression, lower self-esteem, and weight gain. So, when you keep talking about your diet, I’m just…
Tag: lifestyle
inviting mindfulness in a moment of madness: how I learned to live the meditation when sitting was not an option
Originally posted on dhamma for mama*:
I was pissed! Once again, despite my wholehearted intentions and efforts, another Wednesday evening had arrived and, instead of meditating with my root sangha (Buddhist meditation community), I was at home. Feeling exhausted, out of sync, and in deep need of restoring myself in a place of uninterrupted quiet…