by Alina | Sep 27, 2021 | Habits
Hello friends! Here is part 3 of my Excavating Your Essence series—exploring identity beyond chronic illness. We recently discussed the idea or vision of recovery. Today’s entry calls upon your imagination and peeks into the world of possibility. Pretend...
by Alina | Sep 14, 2021 | Beliefs
Here is part 2 from my new Excavating Your Essence series over at Rewiring Your Wellness. I hope you’ve taken time and space to explore what was discussed previously on the distinctions between identity and experience. I think now is a good time to take a closer...
by Alina | Aug 31, 2021 | Grief
When I was a child, something I wanted more than anything in the world was a dog. I loved animals and really felt a strong connection to nature. I enjoyed going to pet stores and reading non-fiction animal books. Animals were a frequent subject matter for my drawings...
by Alina | Aug 21, 2021 | Growth Mindset
Three years ago, I was in the trenches of my healing journey. I was isolated to a single room in my home, feeling completely at war with my body. I had gradually become a shell of myself—losing touch with interests, friends, and feeling burnt out from my previous...
by Alina | Jul 20, 2021 | Beliefs
I have a new monthly blog series over at the Rewiring your Wellness website called Excavating your Essence. It focuses on separating identity from illness, which can become muddied when you experience chronic health conditions. My goal is to offer tips to create more...
