Laresa Perlman

**Reflections on Triggers: Perceptions and Projections** When someone or something triggers us, it’s as if they’ve touched a tender part of our soul—something we may not have been ready to acknowledge, or may not even be aware of, let alone confront. Our immediate reaction is often to point a finger, attributing blame to their words, actions, or attitude. But beneath…

“Jelly on My Belly “: A story of self-acceptance. This morning, I decided to keep it casual for my yoga session—boxer shorts and a t-shirt. Feeling cool and laid-back on this fine Sunday, I hit my first Downward Dog and immediately noticed something… unexpected. Whose legs are those? Surely not mine. Just a few years ago, I could look at…

Is there such a thing as love at first *sound bite* Is there such a thing as love at first *sound bite*? Well, if you’d asked me a few years ago, I would’ve said, “Not a chance.” I always thought that whole “love at first sight” thing was just rom-com fluff or something people said to sound poetic on talk…

Should I care what other people think? Should I care what other people think? Maybe just a little, but definitely not so much that it takes you down a rabbit hole of self-doubt. I was inspired to write this because it’s something we all deal with. Those subtle remarks, quick glances, or random opinions that find their way under our…