“I hope this fresh off the press, Soul Nutrient, brings you a little break from these unusual times.” Magnolia Tree This tall and stately gentle giant that I am speaking of, is the Magnolia Tree in my front yard. It has thick brown limbs and it is just about as perfect as you could imagine […]
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This is a true story of a recent life experience. When I look back on it, it’s a great metaphor for living one’s life with the distraction of OCD. “Let’s begin by laying down on our mats, toes facing the ceiling and arms stretched up and over our heads. Close your eyes and pay […]
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The other evening, I was at my local grocery store. Zipping in and out of isles, grabbing a couple of groceries that I needed for the next day. Once I had everything, I headed to the check-out line. I chose a line with one man in front of me. He already had all his items […]
Read More...So proud that Retroagogo! and the team of terrific folks that come to work everyday, were honored at the Capital Building in Lansing last Wednesday. Supporting Genesis House is just the natural thing to do and it feels right, not only for business, but right for the heart. What is Genesis House anyway? They’re a […]
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Hi Friends, Recently I was fortunate and enjoyed a conversation with Stuart Ralph on his podcast, The OCD Stories. If you care to listen this Sunday, just click the link below. We talk about illness, wellness and a whole lot more. I was incredibly emotional that day, and almost canceled, however—I pushed through my anxiety and […]
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The drive time from my house to my Retroagogo! Studio used to be just about twenty-five minutes, before I moved to Owosso, MI. Now I have a longer drive in, yet still enjoyable. If you are anything like me, you break your drive-time-routine into visual sections. For instance, on my prior drive into the Studio: […]
Read More...“Will I be Okay Enough?” …that was one of the many questions I frequently asked myself when I was in the throes of my illness. When this or that event happens, will I be okay enough to go? Was I going to feel like a ghost standing with distant eyes in front of someone wishing […]
Read More...Chasing the imaginary bullseye. The Practice: Allowing enough to be enough. “Something’s Wrong” I completely understand the feeling of needing to do something the “right way”–I just found out recently that there is something called, “Just Right OCD”. I had no idea, even after writing my book, “Leaving the OCD Circus,” that there was such […]
Read More...Dear OCD, Although you have given me quite a lot of protection over the years, you have also given me a lot of pain and suffering. When I am with you, I no longer feel good about myself. Even though our time together has been very intimate, I cannot say that it has been very […]
Read More...While the rest of the world is wishing you a Happy New Year, I wish you a Happy New Street! Below is a favorite of mine and it comes with a big message of heightened awareness and hope as we step into 2018. AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN FIVE SHORT CHAPTERS By Portia Nelson Chapter I I walk […]
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