I never knew what I was doing when I was growing up when I had these tics or random repetitive behaviors. I just thought something was wrong with me. I would pop my pinky finger repetitively until it hurt. I would repetitively bite my cheeks to the point of making them bleed at times. I
Today is the Mahayana Buddhist new year. It is celebrated on the full moon of January each year, this year being January 25. We recognize the Buddha's enlightenment. “The Buddhist New Year is also a time for internalizing and self-reflection.
This will be a short post, I just wanted to share where I was now that I have 90 days clean from all substances. 90 days ago, I was sitting in a treatment center for the fifth time. Hating myself worse than I ever have before.
You might be surprised to learn that Buddhism is one of the most prominent spiritual pathways amongst celebrities. It stands around Christianity and Judaism. Some of the most famous celebrities are practicing Buddhist.
This is the first in a four-part series I will cover throughout this year with affirmations for the different parts of my life that I use. Affirmations can be a strong and beautiful way to remind yourself of your worth.