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Rest & Slow Down: Stress in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 5, 2020

Guys, we’re in a pandemic. Basically, it’s a worldwide crisis quite unlike anything I’ve yet seen (in my adult lifetime, at least). And I am honestly just trying to figure…

by admin May 5, 2020

Don’t Let Your Mind Bully Your Body

October 12, 2018
by admin October 12, 2018

Your Body has THREE Brains

August 12, 2018
by admin August 12, 2018

A Grounding Meditation for Relieving Stressful, Overwhelming Thoughts

June 17, 2018
by admin June 17, 2018

Body Awareness & Embodiment in Yoga & Meditation

May 28, 2018
by admin May 28, 2018

Art

Artwork: Breaking Free from Perfectionism

February 21, 2020

This past weekend, I submitted a piece of my art to participate in a month-long gallery display here in Rhode Island for the first time ever. The piece is entitled…

by admin February 21, 2020

VIDEO: Life! (A Poem About Celebrating Nature, Childlike Wonder, & Healing of the Heart)

August 29, 2018
by admin August 29, 2018

How Creative Expression Can Help You Heal After Trauma and Loss

December 14, 2017
by admin December 14, 2017

Walk the Straight-N-Narrow: A Poem about Spiritual Abuse

October 19, 2017
by admin October 19, 2017

Body – A Poem on Body Image/Self Image

September 7, 2017
by admin September 7, 2017

Healing

Never Give Up: Thoughts On the Coronavirus Pandemic

March 19, 2020

Never Give Up: Thoughts On the Coronavirus Pandemic Hello Dear Reader, Things have changed quite a bit since last I wrote to you. The world has now entered a pandemic,…

by admin March 19, 2020

Don’t Let Your Mind Bully Your Body

October 12, 2018
by admin October 12, 2018

Your Body has THREE Brains

August 12, 2018
by admin August 12, 2018

A Grounding Meditation for Relieving Stressful, Overwhelming Thoughts

June 17, 2018
by admin June 17, 2018

How the Breath of Yoga Helps the Nervous System

May 21, 2018
by admin May 21, 2018

Media

VIDEO: Life! (A Poem About Celebrating Nature, Childlike Wonder, & Healing of the Heart)

August 29, 2018

Hello, my friends! It has been a rather quiet year on the blog so far, but that will be changing hopefully soon. Finding  a new rhythm since moving to NY…

by admin August 29, 2018

VIDEO Performance: I Will Be Me – A Poem on Self Image

March 10, 2016
by admin March 10, 2016
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    A Friendly Reminder that “Instagram Yoga” is NOT Yoga

    by admin May 10, 2018
    by admin May 10, 2018

    The Visual Emphasis of Social Media on Our Modern Lives Due to Instagram, Facebook, and other forms of social media, we live in an age where the visual is more…

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    How Creative Expression Can Help You Heal After Trauma and Loss

    by admin December 14, 2017
    by admin December 14, 2017

    On October 30th, 2012, I got the phone call that no one wants to receive: It was from the sister of my dearly beloved best friend and Kindred Spirit, Bethany.…

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    Walk the Straight-N-Narrow: A Poem about Spiritual Abuse

    by admin October 19, 2017
    by admin October 19, 2017

    Walk the Straight-N-Narrow:  A Poem about the Spiritual Abuse of Spiritual Authority Walk the straight-n-narrow, They said, And nothing will go awry. Walk the straight-n-narrow, and don’t ask the question why.…

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  • Body ImageHealing

    A Love Poem to My Body: A Poem on Body Image, Chronic Illness, and Self Acceptance

    by admin September 26, 2017
    by admin September 26, 2017

    A Love Poem (About Body Image/Self Image) We grew up together, You and I, Intricately connected Through a trillion cells Loved and lovely childhood Blooming together into Awkward ugly ducklinghood…

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    Body – A Poem on Body Image/Self Image

    by admin September 7, 2017
    by admin September 7, 2017

    Body – A Poem on Body Image/Self Image A four-letter curse Treated like a hearse Hated and excluded No wonder we’re wounded Scorned by humanity Temple of divinity Vessel of…

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    you are here (a poem about depression and anxiety)

    by admin March 9, 2017
    by admin March 9, 2017

    the slinky, slimy stomach knotting feeling that won’t go away heart convoluting palpitations beginning at 2am race, race, race of mind getting nowhere fast i can’t, i can’t, i can’t–!…

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    Expressive Art: The Redemptive Tree – Relational Healing from Family/Childhood Roots

    by admin February 28, 2017
    by admin February 28, 2017

    Relationships form the foundation of how we grow up. Not just family, but friendships, significant others, etc. This project explores the roots of who we are, how we grew and…

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    Love (A Poem About Real Love)

    by admin December 1, 2016
    by admin December 1, 2016

    Love Growing up, we were taught that love was easy, A simple formula Like 2+2 = 4. Love was just something you did And people loved– well, quite easily! Love…

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    Wild-Hearted Song (A Poem on Grief, Suffering & Strength)

    by admin July 14, 2016
    by admin July 14, 2016

    Wild-Hearted Song – A Poem on Grief, Suffering, and Strength World, you have tried to beat me down. But my heart is a drum, and every time you pound it…

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    VIDEO Performance: I Will Be Me – A Poem on Self Image

    by admin March 10, 2016
    by admin March 10, 2016

    For the past month, I’ve been rehearsing a performance piece of one of my most popular poems–“I Will Be Me”, a poem about self image. I’m very proud to release it live to you today.

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Teryn O'Brien

I'm a writer, artist, yoga teacher, and counselor dedicated to helping others find more joy and connection in their lives.

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  • Rest & Slow Down: Stress in the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic

    May 5, 2020
  • Never Give Up: Thoughts On the Coronavirus Pandemic

    March 19, 2020
  • Artwork: Breaking Free from Perfectionism

    February 21, 2020
  • Don’t Let Your Mind Bully Your Body

    October 12, 2018
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    August 29, 2018
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    15 Things I Wish I’d Known About Grief

    November 21, 2013
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    Expressive Art: The Redemptive Tree – Relational Healing from Family/Childhood Roots

    February 28, 2017
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    I Will Be Me (A Poem About Self-Image)

    February 27, 2014
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    Walk the Straight-N-Narrow: A Poem about Spiritual Abuse

    October 19, 2017
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    Owning Our Scars – A Poem

    September 12, 2014
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