How Hustle Culture Effects Our Mental Health – SheKnows

We are Hustling ourselves to mental illness and death. Why? “Along the same lines, this need for constant productivity sometimes makes people feel pressured to turn every hobby into a side hustle, which is part of our culture of making everything into a capitalist pursuit, Boyes says. Surely the Stoics wouldn’t approve of manipulating a hobby — an activity we do for the purpose of … Continue reading How Hustle Culture Effects Our Mental Health – SheKnows

ellemadelynJune 12, 2019Leave a comment

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The activist’s paradox: To answer the call to act to relieve human suffering without drowning in the suffering

Brief, but accurate. https://wp.me/pO0No-1ps Continue reading The activist’s paradox: To answer the call to act to relieve human suffering without drowning in the suffering

ellemadelynMay 30, 2019Leave a comment

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What Karma Really Means

View this post on Instagram Everything is in your hands. A post shared by Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) on May 21, 2019 at 11:26am PDT Continue reading What Karma Really Means

ellemadelynMay 29, 2019Leave a comment

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“The activist’s paradox: To answer the call to act to relieve human suffering without drowning in the suffering” -Ram Dass https://citizenactionmonitor.wordpress.com/2012/10/20/the-activists-paradox-to-answer-the-call-to-act-to-relieve-human-suffering-without-drowning-in-the-suffering/ Continue reading

ellemadelynApril 27, 2019Leave a comment

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How Cross Stitching Developed My Creativity and Self-Discipline

Cross Stitching was never really my thing but I found this etsy store that made me reconsider. I bought the pattern but haven’t attempted it yet. Check out the store call dirty cross stitch and yes there are swear words and some mature themes, so you have been warned. They are also edgy and modern. Read about the benefits below and then click on the … Continue reading How Cross Stitching Developed My Creativity and Self-Discipline

ellemadelynApril 23, 2019April 23, 2019Leave a comment

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Steep Your Soul: Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Morning Ritual | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

Kick your meditation practice up a notch, by learning a more active meditation. Continue reading Steep Your Soul: Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Morning Ritual | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

ellemadelynMarch 28, 2019Leave a comment

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Why Baths are a Lifesaver in De-stressing

I love taking baths. They are extremely effective for sore joints and tired muscles. With the aid of Epsom salts, essential oils, and products to soften the skin, it literally removes the achiness from my body. The salt baths are very cleansing to the body and many times the mind. For those who are afraid of soaking in their own filth as a friend … Continue reading Why Baths are a Lifesaver in De-stressing

ellemadelynFebruary 28, 2019February 22, 2019Leave a comment

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Elle Cast 2.7: Jovan Landry Part II

Welcome back to Alert Aware, Mindful, This week’s episodes features the other half of the interview with the gloriously talented Jovan Landry. I will be posting more of her music on facebook and my blog site ellemadelyn.com Ms. Landry discusses her plans for Synergy dropping on March 15, 2019. She discussed the co-opting of black bodies and mass incarceration. Also discussed is how she … Continue reading Elle Cast 2.7: Jovan Landry Part II

ellemadelynFebruary 26, 2019Leave a comment

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Alert Aware Mindful Podcast

Instead of this week’s regular podcast I will be focusing on posting tidbits throughout the week to share what awesome inspiring Chicago activities I have seen this month. From the DuSable Museum’s live performance of Harriet Tubman to my participation in February Album Writing Month (FAWM) in speed songwriting and posting. I will discuss how these all contributed to my everyday self-care and wellness … Continue reading Alert Aware Mindful Podcast

ellemadelynFebruary 19, 2019Leave a comment

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Synergy / Jovan Landry (featuring Various Artists)

“Everyone can eat, just come and grab a plate.” Wise words!! Hey, everyone, this week’s interview is going to be with breakthrough artist Jovan Landry. This WeWork grant recipient will talk more about her all female-powered project Synergy. Check out a sneak peek below, then come back this week and hear her in her own words talk about Chicago, Female inspiration, and how … Continue reading Synergy / Jovan Landry (featuring Various Artists)

ellemadelynFebruary 9, 2019February 9, 2019Leave a comment

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Incorporating Everyday Activism with Everyday Mindfulness

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