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  1. Maija

    Eating Disorders

    Horse racing's dirty little secret This article says it all. Its incredibly sad.
  2. Maija

    Has anyone ever conquered their phobia?

    All such good advice, while we tend to think that we are so alone in our phobia, we are not and this is a good reminder. I've dealt with other mental health issues, eating disorder, anxiety, but nothing is worse than this. Having a phobia is by far the most isolating feature to my personality...
  3. Maija

    GOKUL: Interesting talk on deity worship

    Namaste friends ! I went to a GOKUL meet up (Global Organization for Krsnacaitanya's Universal Love) today it was a talk on deity worship. The topic, definitely geared at educating those from predominately Abrahamic upbringings had thorough explanation of why deity worship is an...
  4. Maija

    Where to start?

    Good advice from another wise one! Now we just need to hear from Ratikala and we will be almost complete :)
  5. Maija

    Where to start?

    I really like Eknath Easwaran's Gita and I'm going to try his tranlation of the Upanishads. His writing is very clear and straight forward while breaking down whats necessary. Go to the temple for Janmashtami for some festivity, but perhaps visit before so you do not feel overwhelmed. Start by...
  6. Maija

    Need advice... Clashing feelings about faiths!

    I feel so close to monotheistic SD like the Gaudiya Vaishnava path, it is especially sweet to me filled with bhakti, a strong community/fellowship atmosphere and reminscing on the love of Sri Krishna. While all paths have these elements, this path I felt most strong about. I really believe...
  7. Maija

    Eating Disorders

    i am so sorry, i should have known you would check it out, eek! that books filled with numbers and reminders of the ED. as much as it made me worse, it also reminded me of a million reasons not to go down that path. read when youre recoverED completely
  8. Maija

    Possessiveness about one's deity

    this fear of toxic compounds is what kept me from buying it, i know some use vermillion, wonder if that is safe.. please lets visit the shop!
  9. Maija

    Possessiveness about one's deity

    This makes me want to buy kumkum powder! and tilak :) This story does exemplify Hanuman's devotion to Sita Mata, what an adorable story is that. how wonderful these stories are, we need another thread for puranas!
  10. Maija

    Eating Disorders

    We have a lot in common, i was first a gymnast and then a dancer. Like you, having a kid and nursing put me at a more normal weight. For me and i read this in the book, "wasted" by marya hornbacher and it hit home. if i could contain myself from spilling out over my jeans and from the...
  11. Maija

    I have just seen my frubals, thanks for your kind words!

    I have just seen my frubals, thanks for your kind words!
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  12. Maija

    Need advice... wanting to be Vegan

    I eat a high raw diet, 75% raw. I have anemia related to a c-section I had. I am taking an iron pill, I am also taking chlorella/spirulina/kale shakes which have like 40% of my DV iron twice a day. I try to eat cream of wheat every day too, it's one of my non raw snacks of course but...
  13. Maija

    How do you know when you got a phobia?

    By my irrational response every time, not being able to push back. Getting very physical reactions 100% of the time, increased heart rate, itchy, not being able to focus and panic. Mine is visual, there is no way I can look at my phobia. Immersion therapy is the only way I know you can get...
  14. Maija

    Has anyone ever conquered their phobia?

    :sad: I have a phobia, my sister and my mom and I all share this irrational phobia. We are normal people asides from this I swear. I mean, yah I have things that I am scared of spiders, scary movies, but this is completely different. I have Trypophobia or a "fear of clusters." I get upset...
  15. Maija

    Any other Diabetics out there?

    Due to PCOS (an endocrine disease/disorder) I have a good chance of becoming a full blown diabetic by the time I'm 40, 9 years! I was insulin resistant for years, then became pregnant and had gestational diabetes (my fasting was 170 when they discovered this). However, through eating a high...
  16. Maija

    Eating Disorders

    ED, anorexia started at 13 and was its worst at 24, living by myself was not working out. I didn't know how to grocery shop or make decisions for meals so I postponed meals/decisions, fearing I'd make the wrong choice and have regret and anxiety. I was also taking things that I shouldn't, so...
  17. Maija

    I feel like I might soon be a seeker...again.

    I would say give it time, know that every path has its ups and downs-especially in the beginning and especially when we have recently come from a conversion that didn't end up suiting us. I am pretty much in the same boat. Don't give up what inspires and touches you too soon..also its...
  18. Maija

    Sorry i have not responded to your message yet, ratikala mataji. waiting for friday to catch up...

    Sorry i have not responded to your message yet, ratikala mataji. waiting for friday to catch up to much!
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  19. Maija

    Who is your Ia-deva(t)?

    Om Krishnaya Namah! jai sri Krishna!
  20. Maija

    Indeed it is! north californistani or south californiatani?

    Indeed it is! north californistani or south californiatani?
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