by dmackinnon | Nov 6, 2014 | Healing Choices, Thought Work
Self-care sounds like one of those words that doesn’t really mean anything, except maybe as an excuse to be selfish. But here’s my definition: Self-care = I love myself as much as I love everybody else. I count, too. Recently a client asked me if she was sabotaging...
by dmackinnon | Dec 18, 2013 | Healing Choices, Thought Work
I watched an old Project Runway episode on my iPad a couple of weeks ago and I’ve been thinking about it ever since—not because of the fashions (although some were memorable) but because of the behavior of one of the designers. For those of you who haven’t seen...
by dmackinnon | Apr 10, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
I recently went to hear Brene Brown speak on the topic, “The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting.” Brene is a shame researcher and a best-selling author. The biggest point Brene wanted to make was that we, as parents, cannot give our children the gifts of self-love,...
by dmackinnon | Mar 7, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
A few weeks ago, I had an epiphany. But first, I had a meltdown. That’s when I realized I was pushing myself in a way that I would never do to anyone else. You see, my son had been sick, I’d been sick, and other family members needed care. So I cared for everyone and...
by dmackinnon | Feb 15, 2013 | Healing Choices, Process
Last week I wrote about self-esteem and a reader reminded me that self-esteem comes from self-love. The only way we can think well of ourselves is if we actually have love for ourselves as well as others. Out of the feeling of self-acceptance comes the good decision...
