Make sure that today are you taking care of yourself in a way that “future you” will feel cared for and loved.
My Speed Bump.
Talking about our “tough stuff” is a courageous act that will help others rise. This is the story of my recently acquired “speed bump.”
When it hurts.
The aches and pains of humanity are abounding. Tragedies are occurring in the lives of individuals but are also happening on national and global scales. There is plenty of sadness swirling and heartache seems to be lurking just around the corner. So what can you do? Start by allowing yourself to feel it. As I …
Rebellious Joy.
I choose Rebellious Joy. A joy that chooses to stand unwavering in the face of circumstances. That’s what joy is after all, isn’t it?
Bittersweet Like a Blackberry
We are all messy. Each and every one of us. While my chosen paradigm is one that chooses to look past the thorns to celebrate the berry, there is also a need to acknowledge our challenges, hurts, frustrations and hang ups. Owning our humanity can be incredibly humbling but there is also a beautiful freedom in owning the reality that we do not have it all together. There is a blackberry bittersweetness to our humanity.
Grounded in Coffee
Early morning coffee inspiration led to reflections on how to re-center and be fully present when life feels stressful and overwhelming.
Wait a Minute.
Waiting is hard. Whether you are waiting a minute, a month or a year. It requires us to humble ourselves and accept – we are not in control. How can you wait well?
Put a Ball Down.
Are you juggling balls that you could choose to place down? Don’t drop it. Demonstrate control over your own life and well being, take it and put it down.
I need you.
I need you to stop being so mean to yourself. If you are like me, you are good at allowing an unkind inner-dialogue to take root in your thought life. Perhaps it is prompted by a mistake or a quest for perfection but the reality is we are all too quick to cut ourselves down. …
A Recent Rainy Day.
These are certainly unprecedented times but life has a way of constantly throwing us curve balls. How will you stay well & avoid burnout?
Run in the Rain.
Even with a stark awareness of the blessings, on rainy days – literal or figurative – life can feel heavy. Pause & consider what you need to do to be well!