I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re doing something. Neil Gaiman I don’t like making mistakesContinue reading “You’re Doing Something”
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Whoa, Slow Down
I’m wiped out. I gotta figure out how much energy I really want to put into my workouts. Too much, and I’m down for the count. Thing is I tend to push myself pretty hard in the gym because I love the challenge buuut I can’t push myself so hard that don’t wanna do anythingContinue reading “Whoa, Slow Down”
Experience
Having a new experience doesn’t require having fun. The point is being able to see the world from a new perspective. It’s to add on to what you’ve already acquired throughout your lifetime. Of course we planners visualize these perfect moments with joy and laughter and silly little family games. But those things are bonusesContinue reading “Experience”
A Spider in Your Palm
You’ve showed up. You’ve said yes. You’ve stood at the door and knocked asking for answersLooking for a way to rise above the person you were last year. You’ve done your work in secret and shared what you had with the world. Now, the healing comes. Rolling hillsThe eyes that switch and shift in darknessonlyContinue reading “A Spider in Your Palm”
Peace is Good
It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it. Eleanor Roosevelt I like that these days peace follows me. It hasn’t always been like that but I cleaned up my group of friends and realized the chaos was comingContinue reading “Peace is Good”
The Job For You
Those who continue to work at a job they hate for the money alone are more likely to be stressed, and very unhappy… They live for their vacations and weekends. Unfortunately, they are sadly missing out on the happiness of everyday life. Catherine Pulsifer I stand by this. Some people find joy in jobs thatContinue reading “The Job For You”
2023 and Me
With the new year coming up right around the corner, and the new moon tomorrow, I’ve been thinking about my 2023 goals. I want to set some reachable goals for 2023 and some challenging ones. I’m not a new year new me type of person but I’m feeling like 2022 really brought me a wholeContinue reading “2023 and Me”
Let’s Talk About Babe
You’ve done enough. It’s okay to be tired. You can take a break. Shauna Niequist There’s a scene in the movie Babe where the farmer says to his pig, “That’ll do, pig, That’ll do.” (I added a youtube clip of it. If you’re ready to watch a silly scene click on it.) What’s great isContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Babe”
The Flu, Tea, and Bliss
A cup of tea is a cup of peace. Soshitsu Sen XV The first thing I did once I was home sick from work on Friday, was make myself a cup of tea. I combined that with my favorite YouTube channel and my favorite blanket and I was zonked for a good 24 hours. LaidContinue reading “The Flu, Tea, and Bliss”
How I Rethink My Sick Days
Home sick today. Tea, soup, and naps on deck. I’m in my new flannel under my coveted weighted blanket and feeling loved by my husbands chicken soup. I used to get super discouraged whenever I got sick. These days, I like to think of my sick days as upgrades. I’m not sure which part ofContinue reading “How I Rethink My Sick Days”
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