I never really used to understand or trust community. Sure, in my adulthood I’ve always had friends and lots of people in my life. But community? What did that even mean? Does anyone really have anyone else’s back? Is there really a true meeting of hearts or minds? And could an outsider really be welcomed …
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Last week we looked at how we perfect the things we do over and over. This means that if all we look at are the limitations or sh*tt*ness of a situation, then THAT is what we’re training our brains to look for. YIKES! NOT GOOD!!! Stop doing that to yourself!!! Because if you’re not literally incarcerated, …
We get really good at the things we practice. But do you know what you’ve been practicing? We all practice several things every single day! Even if you haven’t thought about it as practice. By “practice” I mean the things that we do over and over and over. It’s why experience matters. The funny thing …
You’re stronger than all the sh*t that’s happened to you. Amanda Ritch The other day, a friend asked whether I believe everything happens for a reason. We’ve ALL heard it. Usually when something awful has happened. Mostly when there’s no apparent rhyme or reason, and something terrible has happened to a nice person. It’s supposed …
Recently I completed the Year Compass 2019-2020 ebook. It was a fantastic resource and well worth the hours of time it took to complete. One of the questions asked is, “What is the wisest decision you made last year?” If you’ve followed this blog for awhile you know it’s all about a choice-based growth mindset. …
From my heart to yours, a very happy and empowered new year to you for 2020. In the short video below, I briefly mention the idea of resolutions, or having a theme for the year. If you’re interested in finding out more about how to do that, check out this previous post for ideas! Blessings …
Two weeks ago, we set off on an 11-day gratitude challenge. Missed it? No worries – check out the previous post here, and then head to Instagram to see how things went! From racism, sexism, disability and grief/loss, to cranky customer service, sad memories and healthy boundaries. We covered a lot in only 11 days! …
This week’s post is a couple days early because tomorrow is the Winter Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere). It’s the perfect time to have a lovely little reflective celebration, and to take time for yourself when things are so hectic around the holidays. And you can make it as non-spiritual/religious or as totally spiritual/religious as …
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It’s a scientifically proven fact. Gratitude increases happiness and reduces depression. (Don’t believe me? Look it up. You can also check out my other holiday posts here and here). So let’s gratitude together for the next 11 days! I’m kicking off these 11 days of gratitude because the holidays are coming up and some folks …
Some people LOVE the holidays. All the bright lights, cheerful music, sugar-plum sweet references to the holidays being all about family. For many other people, the holidays are very painful. All the bright lights, cheerful music, sickly sweet references to the holidays being all about family. The candy-coated social mores about what the holidays are, …
