Tag Archives: judgment

I Feel Insecure and It Shows

Posted on November 9, 2012 by ShastaGFC

While describing my life to one of my closest girlfriends yesterday, the metaphor of a crab came to mind. That’s a first. Feeling like a crab… But it captured my feelings, “I feel like a crab who has outgrown her … Continue reading →

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Vulnerability, Weight, Nudity, and Judgment

Posted on June 4, 2012 by ShastaGFC

I’ve been thinking about bodies, weight, and insecurities a lot lately. I was somewhat shocked when my last blog post (“The Judgment of Weight”) skyrocketed to first place as the most read blog on this site. In hindsight, I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Judgment of Weight

Posted on May 22, 2012 by ShastaGFC

There are two things I will not board a plane without: a new magazine purchased at the airport and a purse filled with snacks. The snacks are self-explanatory in a day and age where one can get stuck on a … Continue reading →

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What We Need Are More Women, Fewer Girls.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by ShastaGFC

I begrudgingly watched The Bachelor last night and shuddered at how quickly girls sized each other up and put each other down. Hoping they’d feel more cool, more amazing, and more chosen in the process.  Ignorant still to the truth … Continue reading →

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How Annoying People Can Grow Me

Posted on July 20, 2011 by ShastaGFC

Call the Holy Spirit your still small voice, your intuition, your wisdom, your highest self, your conscience, your place of peace, or whatever it is that guides you, but don’t miss the profundity of this upcoming statement.  Marianne Williamson, in … Continue reading →

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My Prayer: Who I Want To Be

Posted on July 11, 2011 by ShastaGFC

I want to show up in life in such a way that you feel greeted in my presence. Welcomed. Worthy. Accepted. That means when I see you I start with love.  It means I refuse to  wait until my ego … Continue reading →

Posted in Defining Friendship, Difficulty & Challenges, Fears, Jealousy & Competition, Judging Others, Our Mistakes, Qualities of Friendship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments