My mother always told me to stay firm on the ground and know what I want. She taught me to be strong and stand up for myself. My father always taught me to be respectful, especially to those older than me. He taught me to be kind and to always use my manners when speaking to … [Read more...] about Saying No is Saying Yes to Yourself
Self-care
Finding Mindfulness and Meditation That Works For You
I get up to feed my pestering dog breakfast and notice a line of brilliant orange peeking up over the horizon. It is going to be one of those picture-perfect sunrises. The race is on. They only last about 15 minutes. But it is a perfect 15 minutes of peaceful … [Read more...] about Finding Mindfulness and Meditation That Works For You
Avoiding Pain Denies Your Joy
We all have our own ways of protecting ourselves. If you’ve been hurt or fear being hurt, then obviously we find ways to avoid dealing with pain again in the future. These ways of thinking or emotional self protective habits and behaviors were likely developed during a season … [Read more...] about Avoiding Pain Denies Your Joy
Taking Care of Yourself During Times of Stress
I believe it is safe to say most of us are stressed and weary. We want the chaos and uncertainty to go away but there is no end in sight. In my last blog I talked mostly about the mindset that will help us weather the storm, but this time I want to address some practical things … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Yourself During Times of Stress
This Is Me Trying
Have you ever read the title of a book or song and resonated with it? Even before you read or heard the words. This Is Me Trying is a new Taylor Swift song from her quarantine-produced album, "Folklore". I can’t tell you the lyrics, but I like the title. A million scenarios … [Read more...] about This Is Me Trying
Feathering My (Not Quite) Empty Nest
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my upcoming empty nest. This is laughable because it’s four years away. You read that right, I’m preparing for something that’s four years away. You might wonder why fret over something so distant; however, the idea of my boys moving … [Read more...] about Feathering My (Not Quite) Empty Nest
