By Eve Ekman — 2020
A Q&A with Tara Brach about offering radical compassion to yourself and others.
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Getting an official diagnosis as an adult is hard – but this year I got to know what being female and neurodivergent means.
So many of the little rituals I have each day—like my makeup or skincare routine—do help soothe and/or rejuvenate me. For me, any type of solo practiced routine is good. But I’ve learned that self-care does not, and cannot, sustain me. And I believe that this may be the case for many of you.
The entrepreneur and community leader on healing, boundaries, and tuning into yourself.
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Alex discusses motherhood, practicing self-love, standing up to bullies, and overcoming obstacles. So find yourself a relaxing space and read this interview with this seriously inspiring woman!
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Compassion isn’t always soft and gentle; sometimes it means being forceful and fierce.