Echoes Within

Most people think the hard part is figuring out what to do — but the real gap is between knowing what to do and actually doing it. I’m going to tell you some things you already know. You should stop eating junk food; you should take care of yourself physically; find someone to talk… Read more: Knowing Is Not Enough

I’m hanging out in Chicago, Illinois waiting for an improv intensive to start, and now I’m reminded that life is like an improv show. Doesn’t matter how much you prepare—sometimes it just doesn’t go as well as you’d like it to. Not to say that life doesn’t go as well as you would like… Read more: Life Is Improv: One Moment Doesn’t Define You

Recently I had a therapy session where things seem to come down to: I have a problem with control. That is, I like to be in control. And that’s not surprising anyone who knows me. But the interesting part was when I really looked at it…Things like my to-do list, right? I’m always managing… Read more: Building Perfect Systems as Disguised Avoidance

Our new logo, from artist Valfreyja_! She describes it as “The gradient of pink/red, yellow, and blue within the profile and triskele reflects the vibrant diversity and inner resonance of kink, BDSM, and LGBTQ+ identities, symbolizing both self-acceptance and connected community. The triskele centered within the mind signifies continuous growth, balance, and the inner… Read more: New Logo!

Scroll down to see our current entries! Calling all designers, artists, and visual storytellers!Cash prize for entries! Echoes Within (www.echoeswithin.org) is a non-profit devoted to affirming, accessible mental wellness support for kink, leather, BDSM, LGBTQ+, poly, and ENM communities. We offer counseling, coaching, hypnotherapy, holistic healing, peer support, and more—without financial barriers and without… Read more: Echoes Within Logo Design Contest – Capture Our Essence!