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When we stand for something, we have an unwavering commitment toward it. It’s clear and definitive. There’s no wasted energy thinking and rethinking, deciding and un-deciding, hemming then hawing. So those who stand for something enjoy super-concentrated energy.

Unfortunately, some of the things our subconscious remembers are our old patterns (thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors) that no longer serve us. We’ve acted (or reacted, more accurately) the same way so many times, for so long, that they have become habits that we’re often not even aware of.

You may be asking yourself, "Conscious Ink... why are you here?".  Ah, the great existential question! We're here to raise consciousness, one body at a time! You. Me. And maybe even Dupree (A movie reference) :-). We don't consider ourselves a temporary tattoo company. We consider ourselves more of a consciousness  company or an empowerment company, that utilizes inspirational temporary tattoos to support people on their journey. Our mission goes so much farther beneath the skin. 

That’s the funny thing about life though—you can ignore and resist the clues and messages all you want, but life will keep putting circumstances in front of you that give you the opportunity to learn the lesson.

Keep in mind that every limiting belief existing in the now formed earlier under different circumstances. These beliefs at one point in time may have served us, but as time goes on these beliefs only serve to subdue the greatness we are all capable of. 

Many of us tense against the adversities blowing us off our planned trajectories—the flat tires, the breakups, the diagnoses that come out of nowhere and thwart the best laid plans. We resist these things until we have no other choice but to stare down the barrel confronting us. This is our way of protecting ourselves, creating a shield between our most tender selves and the outside world.

Depression can be a challenging and overwhelming experience, but there are ways to help manage and alleviate symptoms. Taking a mindfulness, whole person approach can help you address the root causes of your depression and develop strategies to manage your symptoms. Here are five ways to help when you are feeling depressed.

How much power does a single word have? The great American poet, Emily Dickinson, has said, “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word."

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