jrdreistadtApr 19, 20171 minPoetryLoved and AcceptedI thought I had Discovered myself Within a place That resonated with my Vision and my Passion I went there to be loved and accepted Only...
jrdreistadtOct 30, 20152 min40 for 40 #11: Self-AcceptanceThe first ten things on my 40 for 40 list were actions I took — places I went, things I purchased, etc. And there will be more of those...
jrdreistadtSep 22, 20152 minEmotional HealthHeartfulnessThe concept of mindfulness has become popularized in recent years as a result of the work of many teachers, writers, and practitioners....
jrdreistadtSep 10, 20152 minEmotional HealthBlasting ZonesI had never been in a blasting zone before, nor had I even heard of them. But on a recent road trip through six states, I traveled...
jrdreistadtJun 25, 20154 minUnloading a Weighty TabooThis post originally appeared on Huffington Post on June 16, 2015. I can wrap both of my legs behind my head. My triglyceride level...
jrdreistadtJun 9, 20151 minMindfulnessSelf-DeceptionInauthenticity is a faint, futile fugue that robs life of its mystery and meaning. Yet, social survival compels us to hide, to shift, and...