by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 5, 2017 | 100 Conversations
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist I’ve believed this for a long time, but now I’m actually beginning to think it may be true. Watch this: This doesn’t mean...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 2, 2017 | Awakened Thoughts
When I was twelve years old, I caught my mom smoking behind the house. This was a BIG DEAL because she told me she’d quit, and the church we belonged to said that cigarettes and other addictions were “evil.” Seeing her with that cigarette dangling from her lips broke...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Apr 1, 2017 | 100 Conversations
I’m not supposed to talk about it. SELF-HATE. It’s a scary thing, especially when I find it living inside me. But it’s not mine and it’s okay to talk about it. Like this… Watch this: Whatever it is that’s eating you, it’s okay. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get help...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Mar 21, 2017 | 100 Conversations
I celebrate my birthday this month! (Yes, all month.) I’ve issued myself a Birthday Challenge to see what happens. Watch this: It’s lovely to get Facebook comments, emails, cards and phone calls wishing me a happy birthday. I’m lucky to have so much love in my life. I...
by Stephanie Benedetto | Mar 11, 2017 | Awakened Thoughts
I took an amazing six day yoga therapy training last week. (Here’s the description, in case you’re curious.) It was a crash course in Five Element Theory and acupressure 101, through the prism of yoga. Definitely my idea of a good time. Of course, my deepest learning...
