Have you ever made a decision, met someone with whom you clicked or had an experience that just felt right?  It’s so hard to explain how this feels in your body unless you’ve experienced it but that’s how I felt when I wrote the “I’m The Only One” post.  It felt right, there was a confidence in my writing that mirrored the confidence I felt (and feel) in my body that those words were the key to battling binge-eating, obesity and weight issues.  I know this is a strong statement but I’m confident it’s correct.  Of course, reading the words and cognitively knowing them in your brain doesn’t unlock the mystery…you need to experience the words and feel them in your body for them to be effective.  This “AHA” moment looks different for everyone and I’m dedicating myself to helping people interpret these words and to convert them into experience.  It’s an amazing journey and I’m so excited to help people find their own unique key to unlocking themselves from this torture.  

Feel free to contact me at [email protected] for more information, I’d love to talk with you. 

My mom’s reaction to the post “I’m The Only One” was very interesting because she said that it takes a lot of responsibility.  I was perplexed at first because I didn’t understand what she meant until she explained that taking care of yourself, loving yourself and being emotionally available to yourself takes work, care and attention, hence the responsibility.  I thought this was a brilliant observation!  She’s right – being all things to ourselves takes commitment and responsibility to ensure that we are being true to ourselves.  This pertains to decisions we make, things we eat, ways we cope with emotions and how we process events and experiences.  The million dollar question is how do we do this consistently over time?  Let’s explore….post a comment with your ideas!

When I wrote yesterday’s post, “I’m The Only One” I didn’t realize how profound it actually was.  I think I hit the key to releasing ourselves from binge-eating torture and possibly other types of self-inflicted torture as well.  I don’t intend this to be an oversimplification of the solution to complex issues because yesterday’s realization came over many months of soul searching and with the help of many people.  Believe me, it wasn’t simple or without pain or tears.  Instead, I think the premise of “I’m The Only One” can be expanded upon and examined by each person in order to find their own freedom so they can….Enjoy, Live and Love!

It is with this intention that I will begin exploring what “I’m The Only One” means to me in future posts and I hope you’ll join me by posting comments.

I’ve realized that true freedom, at least for me, came when I realized that I am the only one responsible for my emotional well-being.  I am the only one who can give true and complete approval to myself.  I am the only one who can love myself the way I need to be loved.  I am the only one who can provide myself with true happiness.  I am the only one who truly knows if my behavior is compassionate and kind.

Of course, other people’s opinions and feelings matter when making decisions but, when it comes down to it, you only need to be true to yourself.  Because, if you’re true to your Essence, your decisions will be filled with nothing but peace, joy and kindness for yourself and others.