Thank You For Your Respect

I’m so grateful for those who find ways to respect women. Supporting her dreams, encouraging her growth, respecting her space, and sticking things out when she’s unsure of what the future holds. We, as a collective, have so much power that can be harnessed and used toward our greatest good. When all women are in safe spaces and treated with love and respect, it will continue to heal our world. I believe in a world where women are safe, and I will continue to take action to see that come to reality. Your intentional respect is so valuable to me.

Apple Festival

I ventured out into the world today. I got myself dressed up and went to my favorite bakery. There just happened to be an apple festival going on in the same area this weekend. It was too easy to go there, too. The funny thing is, I never found the apples. However, there was live music and good-smelling food. I’ll take it!

Patience

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” -Lao Tzu

I took it slow this Friday. I hung out and appreciated the fall foliage. I had a meeting that went well and did some housework. I even spent time with my mama and chatted with my bro about our dreams. Even though it was a slow day, I still did things to move forward and connect with my family. I’d say today was a success!

Don’t let the world rush you toward something that’s already yours. Let it come.

Mom Life

“For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you.” – Unknown

I love being a mom of two amazing girls. I had to learn that being a parent isn’t about perfect timing; it’s about choosing your babies’ best life and your own best life in a way that doesn’t impact the well-being of each other. I like to prepare, but both times I became a mom, timing wasn’t perfect. My girls were (and still are) everything I could ask for in my children. I adore who they are.

Nightmares

The thing about nightmares was that you couldn’t prepare for them. They sneaked up on you when you were most vulnerable.” -Sylvia Day

I haven’t been remembering my dreams as much lately, but a couple of nights ago, I had a nightmare. It was not fun! I had it a few times in a row. I mean, I’m not shocked or anything. I’ve had my fair share of nightmares. It’s nothing new, but it just makes me tired the next day. Thought since we’re in the midst of spooky season it would be a fun time to share.

I hope you have a good sleep tonight.

How’s your sleep going?

Connection

 “In nature we never see anything isolated, but everything in connection with something else which is before it, beside it, under it and over it.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I don’t write about connection that often but I do appreciate the idea that so much of our world is connected. I have been thinking about this more lately. What do you think about connection? Do you think this is a spiritual idea or more of a scientific idea?

Solitude Sunday

“Do not let Sunday be taken from you. If your soul has no Sunday, it becomes an orphan.” -Albert Schweitzer

Another week has gone by, along with another solitude Sunday to appreciate. I look forward to the week ahead. I’m glad I have Sundays to take time to remind myself who I am and what I stand for.

How was your Sunday?

The Best Part About Being a Writer

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” – William Wordsworth

Filling the paper with the breathing of my heart is the best feeling in the world. Finally getting all those scattered thoughts and feelings down on paper is the best way to bring things back into order. If there was anything about writing that always brought me back, this would be it! Even if it’s a mess of words, there’s something about seeing my internal workings in writing. It has definitely saved me, along with the writing community.