Jennifer Soldner's Blog, page 2

You Are Right Now

There is a very unfortunate stigma attached to transparency. By transparency, I mean sharing openly and honestly exactly how you feel or what you believe, whether it is positive or negative, deemed acceptable or unacceptable. We fear sharing our deepest thoughts because everyone around us is a critic. This leaves us feeling alone and ironically

Questioning the Answer to Why

Recognizing Red Flags and Abuse Tactics I have always been the type of person to ask questions. I crave knowledge and understanding. I live for truth and transparency. My favorite question has always been and will continue to be "why?" "Why" is a very powerful and telling question. It seems like it would be simple. You ask why and

INFJ: The Special Snowflake

There is a saying I have seen tossed around lately called the "Special Snowflake Syndrome." This syndrome seems to be used by one to describe another who feels they are "special" in some way. Often, the phrase is loaded with disgust or judgment, indicating simply that the other is, in actuality, no more special than anyone else. This phrase

A Moment to be Very Real

I am going to be completely honest for a minute. I am exhausted. Completely and utterly wiped out. And it is probably only for that reason that I can toss aside any anxiety (and probably decent grammar) and write out this article. I have written before on Social Anxiety. It is a cruel, heartless liar that resides within my head. It taunts me daily and wears me down. It holds me back in

The Difference Between Intuitive and Empathic

The terms intuitive and empathic have become synonymous for some, causing confusion about what each actually means. It is incredibly important to note the differences in order to fully understand your level of intuitive or empathic abilities. Intuitive, as the name suggests, is looking inside of oneself. It is turning into your own person to

Grounded and Soaring

Who Is Unhealthy?

The Invisible Line Between Neurotic Behaviors and Healthy Coping Skills The term "unhealthy" is used quite often when it comes to how people function in day-to-day living. Just this morning, I encountered the word three times in my research. Many times it seems appropriate, especially as I browse information on mental illness and therapy. I

I Think You Mean Closed-Minded

I am an extremely judgmental person. Very few moments go by in the day when I am not passing judgment on something. Those leftovers? I think they've turned. Your new shoes? I adore them! Schools? Prisons. Gay marriage? Go for it. The sketchy looking guy at the mall? I think I'll go walk over here instead. Judge. Judge. Judge. I am full of them. So are you. It is a sign that you are

Joyfully Staring...

My Fear-Based Choice

I do not vaccinate my children.

What thoughts come to mind when you discover that? Rage? Fear? Confusion? Compassion? Understanding?

What thoughts jump into your mind? She must be an uneducated person who thinks they cause autism. Obviously she just follows the media hype and the Jenny McCarthy crowd. How can she be so selfish? Clearly she just wants the "Natural Mommy" stamp. I