I keep my baking soda in a mason jar under the sink and last night when I was cleaning my kitchen I remembered that this mason jar used to be where I put the things I loved about you. It’s funny how fast your mind and body can be catapulted back to that moment in time. When all that mattered was feeling your hand hold mine and hearing your heartbeat when I laid my head on your chest. That mason jar holds the memory of you and me, stuck forever in that teenage dream.

During the month of March, GTG has been focusing on sexuality and whew is there a lot of shame with that one. I don’t think I need to go into the details of how sexual repression or lack of acceptance can lead to shame. If you want more of that conversation check out our pod episodes this month.

I don’t really feel a connection to the term spirituality; I actually cringe a bit when I hear it. Through no fault of its own, the word ‘spirituality’ has taken on the definition that the most popular people have assigned it. Funny enough, it’s a word I can’t seem to escape. It is my point of connection with others when describing the work that I do.

On the fourth and final episode of January called “Is Your Discipline Expansive?,” Makena and Reena SenGupta chat about discipline in the world of spirituality. Makena starts the podcast by explaining why she prefers the term dedication over discipline.

For the past few months, I’ve felt like I’ve been living two different lives. It’s recently gotten to a point where in order to continue my development and live authentically as myself it’s time to step out and allow myself to be seen. I’m writing this to show you who I am and who I am becoming.