Grace Grace means finding peace in the storm so that others can benefit from your calm, from your faith, and from your belief that we are all doing the best we can. Funny thing is that the grace you give has nothing to do with whether they are calm, faithful, or doing their best. TheyContinue reading “Monday Reflections”
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Sunday Solitude
I’d say today was a successful solitude. Stopped at a coffee shop and read my book, did some meditating, took a nap, thought about hiking but read some more instead. It never feels like I have enough time to read but Sundays are the perfect day for me to get some reading in.
Naps on Saturday
I got to spend my saturday doing whatever I wanted! I haven’t had a completely free day in forever! So I definitely took the first nap I’ve taken in a long time. Makes me laugh because after all the years of miscarrying and needing to sleep, I’m relishing in all this extra energy I have.Continue reading “Naps on Saturday”
Don’t Forget to Play
When I was a kid, I love dressing up my barbies and playing with my barbie house. And I especially loved it when I mama played with me. It brought me so much joy. Today I got to play on the floor with my little one. We played with playdough and had a blast. WeContinue reading “Don’t Forget to Play”
Doodles
Doodle on a whiteboard and see what you come up with. Is it a flower? Is it a word? The letter E? I love whiteboards because you can erase it all and start over. I use a white board to doodle my monthly goals but I’ve been slacking because the list has grown so large!Continue reading “Doodles”
Goals: Write Them
There’s something in your brain that connects better when you write things down. According to Inc.com, “You are 42 percent more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down.” I don’t know about you but I could use that extra 42% when it comes to reaching my goals. There’s a lot going onContinue reading “Goals: Write Them”
Release the Pressure
Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. Maya Angelou It took me a lot of intentional work to like myself in a deep way. I was shy and insecure for a long time. Over time, I began to step away from all the people and places that madeContinue reading “Release the Pressure”
Solitude Sunday
Did you take time for yourself at all this week? Some people set aside time daily. The time I set aside daily goes into my writing but it’s not the same of Solitude Sunday. Solitude Sunday is more like an artist date. My daily writing habits happen in the house and those don’t require meContinue reading “Solitude Sunday”
Keep Creating
This is your weekly reminder to keep creating. If you create tonight you’ve got one more day in the bag. This act of creation is about showing up for yourself. It’s your selfcare. It’s your heart and soul. It gives you more than the world could ever give to you. Allow yourself to enjoy theContinue reading “Keep Creating”
I Could Easily…
Friday always feels like the day before a free weekend but I feel like I have more to do on the weekends than during the week. Do you find your weekends are as busy as your weekdays? I try my best to plan very little on my weekends so I can clean and write andContinue reading “I Could Easily…”