The art that comes out of me when I’m alone is much different from the art that comes out of me when I’m surrounded by people. The art the comes out of me when I’m rested is different from the art that comes out of me when I’m exhausted. I like to write in allContinue reading “Until it Shifts”
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I’m Overwhelmed with Domestic Duties
And I’m not just talking about house work. I’m talking managing the entire household. So I’m taking a break from it. Here’s a quote from NPR On how women often assume the responsibility for “invisible work,” such as maintaining schedules and maintaining family ties https://www.npr.org/2020/05/21/860091230/pandemic-makes-evident-grotesque-gender-inequality-in-household-work There’s also this from the same article, There’s a wholeContinue reading “I’m Overwhelmed with Domestic Duties”
Rules
That wall kisses my wounds shut growing pulsing That guard rail warms my heart numb without a beat That field left open feels like home Saschia Johnson
Stay Afloat
When the going gets tough, do what you love. I was having a hard time staying focused on so I took a moment to do what I love. It kept me focused and kept me from completely shutting down. Do what you love. Know your own bone; gnaw at it, bury it, unearth it, andContinue reading “Stay Afloat”
The Waiting Place
An embrace of the moments when waiting becomes visible can remind us not of the time we are losing but of the ways we can demystify the mythology of instantaneous culture and ever-accelerating paces of “real time.” https://www.brainpickings.org/2018/12/17/jason-farman-delayed-response/ This is taken from Maria Popova a writer I admire for her ability to weave information, wisdom,Continue reading “The Waiting Place”
A Little Bit of Everything and Nothing
The way I see it, I’m the product of both my genetics and my environment. I’m not sure if I’m leaning more toward one than the other but I feel like I lean more toward my environment, than my genetics. Anyway, what I’m saying is I’m still learning who I am. Sometimes I feel likeContinue reading “A Little Bit of Everything and Nothing”
Shoulders Back, Chin up
We all do things differently. There’s no one way to get to the finish line. There is suggestions on how to make the journey more enjoyable. There’s choices that could make it feel like you’re starting over but you’ll never start from the same place twice. You may even get to a point in lifeContinue reading “Shoulders Back, Chin up”
The Authentic Lifestyle
Years ago, I would have given up already. Years ago I would have never even started. I would left my dreams for someone else to do because I wasn’t confident enough to even try. Now that I have faced my demons (and still face them today), I have learned to use my sensitivity to propelContinue reading “The Authentic Lifestyle”
Life Tip
Grab your morning favorite sit by the window and just be
8 Ways To Fall Forward
1. Allow yourself to fall. Cry, scream, nap, do self care. 2. Get healthy. Healthy diet and exercise help with a healthy mind. 3. Talk it out. Find someone who is in a healthy place emotionally to talk it out. 4. Set goals to focus on for the next year. Not so focused they becomeContinue reading “8 Ways To Fall Forward”
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