A filmmaker who takes time-lapse photography of flowers has much wisdom to share about eating disorder recovery. His film (9.56 min) is in this post.

"We protect what we love," says cinematographer Louis Schwartzberg in his wondrous TED presentation of candid talk and heart-moving film. I agree. As we expand our gratitude, we expand ourselves. We become more capable of gratitude and then more capable of love.

Robyn Hussa

Here is a gift to you and me from my guest blogger, Robyn Hussa. She's a gifted teacher, yogi and powerful force in eating disorder education, prevention and treatment. I feel more grounded, kind, and grateful after reading her writing below. I hope you will feel the same and more as she gives us this gift for a kind and mellow Thanksgiving.

Below is a detailed practice to help you embrace a new kind of gratitude. One that is deeply respectful and founded on self-acceptance-based gratitude. This kind of gratitude cultivates loving-kindness and mindfulness toward yourself. It requires us to lean into our truth in order to notice a moment and learn from what is really going on inside of our hearts.

Thanksgiving is upon us. Will you be spending more time in front of the mirror asking, "Do I look fat?"  My guest blogger, Jean Fain, psychotherapist, teacher and author of The Self-Compassion Diet, speaks to us today about giving yourself a diet of self-compassion.

At this time of the year, such a diet is more important than ever and will make your holidays a more joyful experience for you and the people around you. I'm delighted to offer you the wisdom and compassion of my respected colleague, Jean Fain.

Here comes Halloween and the push to frolic in a candy binge that can lead to headaches, upset tummies, weight gain, irritability and hyperactivity followed by an emotional crash. Beware means be aware so you can take care of yourself and the people you care about.

Here are some suggestions. These are useful for us all. However, if you are a binge eater, you may find these suggestions help you to enjoy a holiday that may otherwise cause you some eating disorder recovery anxiety.