Women Food and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything

We spend billions of dollars each year trying to change our bodies, our health, and our relationships, yet most of us are still dissatisfied with some area of our lives. we're in a constant state of wanting something we can't seem to reach. This state of wanting, of dreams that never get fulfilled, is the result of pretending we are on our way to s

And she's the one who freaks out, gorging herself on food in order to feel grounded.

And then the panicky feeling arises inside of me, but I tell myself to resist the urges to push the burger away or to swallow it whole. I can go slow and enjoy this. No one is going to take it from me. This plate is mine and I am allowed to have it all. I take another bite and sigh from the juicy joy. If I get too full, I can just be still. Fullnes

There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life. With even a glimmer of that possibility, joy rushes in. Yet when we’ve been striving to make “Pillsbury biscuits” for a lifetime, the habits of perfectionism don’t easily release their grip. When mistrust and skepticism creep in, we might be