The Worthiness Project

A year of living worthy; I just want to wake up in the morning and feel comfortable in my own skin…is that too much to ask for?

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Consuming the Pain: My Relationship with Food and Depression by Giovannah Philippeaux

Consuming the Pain: My Relationship with Food and Depression by Giovannah Philippeaux

Entering the New Year I discovered two disturbing things about myself. One, I do not love myself…I do not even like myself. Two, that my diet, lack of exercise, and overall neglect of my physical health will kill me. I thought I was over my depression and suicidal ideation, I thought I had won. But I am not, some part of me still wants to kill myself, some part of me still does not have the urge…

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Fat Shaming

Today I was fat shamed.

I had been craving cheese fries and Nathan’s hot dog nuggets all day long….ALL DAY LONG. It was a strong craving, so I decided to treat myself to 15 pieces of hot dog nuggets and cheese fries with extra cheese.

First of all I was the only woman on-line for fast food, which made me feel supper weird and uncomfortable. But I pushed through, even though I felt like I was…

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Loving!! http://wp.me/s4kfcQ-loving So right now I am loving this song. It has been on repeat for the last few days and it just makes me want to move.

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My Story of Depression, Culture and Community

My Story of Depression, Culture and Community

It makes me angry sometimes when I think of the pain, loneliness, sadness, and frustration that come with closeted depression. I am a 28-year-old Caribbean-American female from a deeply-religious family. Depression, therapy, and help are not topics of discussion. My family did the best they could, but like in many Caribbean and African-American families, the symptoms and afflictions of depression…

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Hello World! Hello Saturday!!

To all the ladies feeling down on yourself, that includes me, here is a message for you. Enjoy!

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Happy Saturday!! To all the ladies feeling down on yourself, that includes me, here is a message for you.

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Cause It’s Friday…Enjoy

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Yes Girl! YES! The ball girl catches a flying bag on the court during the US Open quarterfinal match between Caroline Wozniacki and Sara Errani.

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Welcome Back!!!

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Update

We relaunch Monday September 8th……Get Excited!

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Update

Update http://wp.me/s2Ce4L-update

Dear Readers,

Hope all is well.

Minus The Box will be shutting down until the fall as a result posting will be disabled.

Thanks for your continued commitment. If you have any questions please send me an email at [email protected]. Enjoy the rest of your summer.

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Interns Wanted

Check out our post on Internships.com to learn more about our open positions. Be sure to apply.

http://www.internships.com/posting/Editorial-Journalism-Intern-I4948663

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VitaSoul - HH The Dalai Lama

VitaSoul – HH The Dalai Lama

“We need to strengthen such inner values as contentment, patience and tolerance, as well as compassion for others. Keeping in mind that it is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends, compassion is the key to ensuring our own well-being.”

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VitaSoul - Henry Van Dyke

VitaSoul – Henry Van Dyke

“Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” – Henry Van Dyke (1852-1933); Author, educator, clergyman

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VitaSoul - Marcus Aurelius

VitaSoul – Marcus Aurelius

“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” – Marcus Aurelius (121-180); Roman emperor, Stoic philosopher

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VitaSoul - George Horace Lorimer

VitaSoul – George Horace Lorimer

“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” – George Horace Lorimer (1899-1937); Editor

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VitaSoul - Sanskrit proverb

VitaSoul – Sanskrit proverb

“He who allows his day to pass by without practicing generosity and enjoying life’s pleasures is like a blacksmith’s bellows- he breathes but does not live.”- Sanskrit proverb

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