How a Piece of Metal Through My Face Helped Me Find Myself

Shrapnel through my lower lip. An open flesh wound surrounding a hollow, metal rod. Contrast this with the surgical precision the piercer used; one sharp pinch and then another. Snakebite piercings. I found these two contrasts to be poetic—how this type of self-inflicted injury could also be a beautiful way to express yourself. img_6777 I’veContinue reading "How a Piece of Metal Through My Face Helped Me Find Myself"

Bloom and Bearable – Two of My Favorite Mental Health Apps

With the rise of mental health apps, I've been trying out these new methods to approach self-improvement. Amaru, which I’ve talked about before, is still an app I use almost daily for goal-setting and self-care. I also discovered another app, called Finch, that has been helpful to me in the past few months--but we'll tackleContinue reading "Bloom and Bearable – Two of My Favorite Mental Health Apps"

Journal Prompts for Practicing Gratitude Toward Material Possessions (Plus, diving into anti-consumerism, minimalism, and more)

It's time to start thinking intentionally about consumerism--for me, that means inviting more gratitude into my life.