This is a lesson that is sometimes hard to remember in the moment. Often, when obstacles occur our natural reaction is to become upset, to feel like the victim, to wonder “why me” (or at least that’s my natural reaction). The obstacle in the path becomes your path, even if only momentarily. The lessons are in the obstacles. The growing is in the obstacles. We learn more from our failures, adversities, and challenges than we do from the things that just go smoothly. Happy Weekend!
Read MoreWhile Matt and I are expecting to welcome our first child into the world any day now, something that has struck both of us throughout this pregnancy has been the kindness we’ve received from others. We have received such an outpouring of support, and generosity, and encouragement. It’s been humbling in the best kind of way. It’s been a process that has brought us closer to others, even amidst this pandemic, and shelter
Read MoreMore and more I feel like I’m beginning to understand the inevitability of change on a deeper, soul level. There are some lessons in life which you must experience and feel in order to understand. We can hear something repeatedly but it takes root when we come to experience it. Change is one of these life lessons. There are all these cliched sayings about it such as “the only thing constant is change”. But it’s true. Change is
Read MoreIt’s true. Revolutions can happen anytime, multiple times. In fact, we can have mini revolutions that add up to one big revolution. We can have internal revolutions, within ourselves in which we fight an internal battle and experience personal change. We can have political and spiritual revolutions internally and on a mass scale like we are experiencing right now. Revolution is exciting, and promising, and also can feel chaotic in the
Read MoreMy blog has mainly focused on wellness, and inspiration. Though I have political opinions and a set of values I prescribe to, I typically don’t talk about them here. However with the current state of the country, the protests, the movement that’s happening right now, I also can’t pretend that it’s not happening or that it doesn’t matter. What affects others, affects us. We can’t be completely whole when our country isn’t. We can’t be completely
Read MoreWhat we do today matters. Regardless of how small and insignificant you feel your actions are, they matter, and they can make a difference. We must always do the right thing because it’s the present moment that influences the future. Don’t ever forget how important the day is. Some days feel more important than others, but they are all significant. Happy Weekend!
Read MoreI thought long and hard about what to write a post on. It seems impossible to ignore the issues our country is facing right now, and at the same time I also don’t know what to say (and maybe even think) about what’s going on with the all of the protests against police brutality, covert racism in the U.S, and inequality. This feels unprecedented. I can’t remember a time when I’ve seen this much unrest in our country and this much fight
Read MoreI do truly believe that we have more control than we realize over our reality. Even in tough times, we can choose to look at the good, or to look towards the solution. The words we speak and the thoughts we think, become the house we live in. They create our world. Happy Weekend!
Read MoreThere’s really nothing better than taking off your mask after an errand or at the end of the day and feeling the cool rush of air against the part of your face that’s been covered and smothered by your breath. My coworker read me a joke about how taking of your mask is the new taking off your bra at the end of the day. Face masks certainly aren’t ideal, and the wearing of them has made me appreciate having a bare face. This simple
Read MoreI have talked about the importance of the morning before on this blog. I’m a firm believer that how you start your day greatly influences the trajectory of your day. If you start your day with intention, the rest of your day is more likely to be spent intentionally. If you start your day without intention, simply resisting and reacting to life, the rest of your day is more likely to be spend resisting and reacting. Morning routines provide us a way
Read MoreCaterpillars have a season of isolation if they’re lucky. It’s during that time that they transform into butterflies. We too can use our alone time, our solitude, or isolation as opportunities for transformation. It is when we’re alone that we truly have the time to reflect, plan and create. It can be hard to be alone, but transformation often comes out of hardships. Happy Weekend.
Read MoreHi everyone. There’s too much bad news about this pandemic, and I know for myself, watching all the negative news only serves to increase my fear and anxiety. Fortunately, there’s also a lot of good news happening right now as well. Below I’ve compiled a few links that are sure to lift your spirits when you are feeling down about the current situation. Below is a variety of websites with good coronavirus news, an
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