I’d like to think that a lot of my eco-friendly choices are motivated by a genuine, selfless drive to save the planet. But if I’m being honest, a lot of times I make these choices based on how convenient they are…and it’s just a bonus that it’s good for the environment.
This is one of those times.
I went hiking this morning with a nice Aussie guy I met in Hvar. He asked me about this tattoo (which I got about a month ago, specifically prior to this trip – it’s still healing). I told him it’s a Cebuano word that means “beloved”, in Baybayin script.
In the aftermath of an extremely bad choice, it’s easy to fall into a downward spiral of guilt, shame, and self-condemnation. Walking back into my carefully-crafted environment of boundaries and rules suddenly felt empty, shallow and hypocritical.
Looking back at some of the many, many hairstyles I’ve had since I was a child, I see eerie parallels between my hair and my mental health journey.
I don’t know if I’ll ever be completely “cured”, but it’s been great to finally have the tools and support I didn’t even know I needed for so long.
Here are some of the best ideas, tips, and lessons I’ve learned during my visits to the doctor and sessions with my counsellor:
I’m an offbeat, free-spirited follower of Jesus from Cebu, Philippines, who’s been living in Dubai, UAE since 2013.
INFJ. Animal lover. Wanderer. Over-thinker and over-sharer.