self acceptance

Oct
02
Embracing the Fluid Self: Reflections on Gender and Identity

Embracing the Fluid Self: Reflections on Gender and Identity

Contemplative Reflections, Part 4: Celebrating diversity, challenging norms, and cultivating acceptance.
1 min read
Sep
29
Cultivating Self-Kindness: A Game-Changer for Negative Self-Talk

Cultivating Self-Kindness: A Game-Changer for Negative Self-Talk

How to rewrite your self-talk: A 3-Step journey to cultivating self-compassion.
2 min read
Sep
08
Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

Acceptance & Belonging: Contemplations About the Challenges and Aspirations of LGBTQ+ People

Part 1: On the fundamental human experiences of societal norms and self-discovery. Several years ago, I published a collection of
2 min read
Apr
22
Why Gay Shame Is Your Superpower

Why Gay Shame Is Your Superpower

Diversity is a gift of uniqueness and creativity When did you realize that you had to forgive yourself first, before
1 min read
Jul
25
How Gay Shame Limits Self-Worth and Personal Growth – LOP008

How Gay Shame Limits Self-Worth and Personal Growth – LOP008

Something I learned about myself some time ago, was how gay shame was holding me back and limiting my success.
1 min read
Jun
20
Do You Know What You Want? – LOP002

Do You Know What You Want? – LOP002

It seems such a simple question: What do you want? But do you know? This not about wanting things like
1 min read
Jan
02
Coming out: The other side of self-acceptance

Coming out: The other side of self-acceptance

My Dirty Gay Secret: