Perspective by Tori Reid
Connect with yourself, your people, and your life.

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Sep
30
Mind vs. Body Debate

Mind vs. Body Debate

PSA: work around mindset and beliefs is not separate or in contradiction to Somatic work. It's a part of it.
8 min read
May
31
On Values

On Values

Getting clear and intentional about my values was one of the best things I've ever done for myself.
10 min read
May
24
The Reality of Emotional Needs

The Reality of Emotional Needs

When our physical needs aren't met, our physical health declines. We may fear illness and death. When our emotional needs aren't met, our mental health declines. We may fear suicidal ideation or worse. But when these needs are met? We thrive.
6 min read
May
17
Healing Your Relationship With Anxiety

Healing Your Relationship With Anxiety

We assume fear is here to tell us to just keep everything the same, don’t push forward, don’t take the risk! But what if this isn’t true?
7 min read
May
10
Mentally Healthy Goal-Setting

Mentally Healthy Goal-Setting

Be careful to set goals out of love for who you are. Not to get away from yourself.
10 min read
Apr
15
On The Roots of Conflict

On The Roots of Conflict

In these moments, I find myself feeling more and more grateful that we're getting good at having a bad time together, without letting it tear us down or turn us into enemies.
9 min read
Apr
03
Why Healing Might Not Be Working For You (And What to Focus On Instead)

Why Healing Might Not Be Working For You (And What to Focus On Instead)

This is for you if you find yourself muttering that you “want to be a better person”, or are hoping that healing will make your pain go away.
47 min read
Feb
11
On "Moving too Fast" in Relationships

On "Moving too Fast" in Relationships

We dismiss the truth as if that makes it go away, but the truth never needed our permission to exist.
4 min read
Feb
05
On Acknowledgment & Accountability

On Acknowledgment & Accountability

So it turns out, I was having a painful conversation about something my mother did and how it impacted me. My mother was also having a painful conversation, but about her identity and value as a mother.
7 min read
Dec
26
How to Think About the World Right Now

How to Think About the World Right Now

I remind myself of all of this every time the darkness starts to feel a little too big. A little too heavy.
3 min read