Taoist Secrets: Inner & Outer Beauty with Anna Margolina, Ph.D

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As this podcast goes to air, we are moving through this season of Spring, and it's getting close to Summer. However, where I am, we have had several summer-like days. The cosmos has been alive. Planets are direct… and the sun has been releasing solar flares. Even down here in Alabama, we were able to see the northern lights. Pretty fascinating skies with all these cosmic forces.

I think almost everyone is feeling the intensity of life right now.  Lots of deep feelings and changes are coming forward.  Most of us are still repatterning our paths from all that has occurred since the pandemic.  Maybe we aren’t talking about it, but it did create lots of instability, social insecurities, and fear. Many people are still finding themselves isolated, working online, not having to go to the office, resulting in some old habits that maybe aren’t so healthy.

This time of year, as the temperature rises and layers of clothing come off, it can bring up even more insecurities about our bodies. Yes, for me, it’s swimsuit season, the outdoor pools open up, and yikes, body confidence is at play.

Do you suffer with this? Does this add another level of stress and panic to your day?  Do you walk into your clothes closet and have a panic attack or perhaps start the critical talk?  Nothing fits. I look horrible.. these jeans really make me notice this muffin top.. yeah I could go on… I’ve been there.. said it all to myself.. but the truth is.. it doesn’t work. Famous researcher Dr. Brene Brown talks about this.. when we shame ourselves It perpetuates the cycle.  We continue doing the same behavior over and over.