Self-love is a complicated thing to define but it falls somewhere in-between self-care and the radical acceptance of our being equating to mind, body, and spirit… okay, let’s rework this… let’s say you could show up for yourself in ways that you need, whenever you need, you would be enacting self-love. It’s a full-time job and it can be a lot for some to wrap their heads around.

We are nearing that part of the first month where promises are tested and tested again. We ask ourselves if it’s really worth trying that new hobby or if eating spinach every day is actually a healthier option - yes and no - or if reaching out to old high school friends to drum up old memories is unintentionally making you feel like you’re glad you left your hometown.

It’s almost a universal experience when you have extended family over and they begin to poke and prod you, interested in learning every detail about you and your life since the prior holiday season.

It’s October and with falling leaves, pumpkin-everything, and good spook from time to time, also comes what we’ll call the “beginning of the winter retreat”. The temperature begins to drop, we go into a natural rhythm of hiding away, bulking up, and using our bed as a safe haven from the weather and hazardous roads.

It’s Suicide Awareness Month and it’s a complicated one…