Tag: self love

Where joy really comes from

I picked up my daughter from Kindergarten today and she said, “I just feel so like me today….I love feeling like me.” As we walked to the car she held my hand, skipped, and hummed. Today she wore hand-me-down clothes from her sisters, some barrettes she found under her bed, and some bright blue shoes.... Read more »
By Cathy Adams,
September 13, 2013 at 1:25 pm • 

A letter to my daughter about self love

Lately you have been asking about your body – wondering about your size and shape, why you look the way you do, why others look different. Important questions that I’m glad you asked, and for now, this is my best answer: You were born to be you.  You are not supposed to look like your... Read more »
By Cathy Adams,
December 5, 2012 at 1:10 pm • 

For the love of humanity, please like yourself

I haven’t even read about the latest shooting in CO.  I know it happened and that’s all I need to know. There is so much inner hatred being directed at innocent people. Why don’t people like themselves? A person who liked himself would never do such a thing to other people. A person who liked... Read more »
By Cathy Adams,
July 20, 2012 at 3:50 pm • 
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The Red Tour in Chicago: Why I appreciate Taylor Swift

Taylor’s music has been a staple in our house for years. Watching her sing Mean at the Grammy’s (and then watching it again and again through the wonders of TiVo) led to downloading Our Song, You Belong with Me, and then eventually entire albums and live performances. And while I occasionally need a break, I... Read more »
By Cathy Adams,
April 18, 2012 at 11:46 am •