Learning to take up space, authentically!
“Each one of us matters, has a role to play, and makes a difference. Each one of us must take responsibility for our own lives, and above all, show respect and love for living things around us, especially each other.” –Jane Goodall I hear Second Amendment advocates already screaming: “What about our right to bearContinue Reading “A Space Without Guns”
I’ve always been a book worm; a ferocious consumer of literature. I remember how excited I was for my elementary school’s book fair. We’re talking butterflies in the tummy like only a fourth grader can have kind of excited! The gym was setup with various round and rectangular tables, and piled high with neatly stackedContinue Reading “A Space for Reading”
The rumble of thunder vibrated through the walls. It was faint at first, and I stopped to listen. Was that really thunder? Yes, a rumble and then a crack of lightening. A storm was coming, and fast. And then the rain came. I heard it on the roof. The skies let go and the rainContinue Reading “A Space for What’s Important”
I’ve been thinking a lot about body image, especially as we age and after we have a child. We change. We morph…but does that mean we shame ourselves into being something other than our true selves? Does it mean we shape-shift into a space that is not authentic? I know that I have tried toContinue Reading “A Space for a Belly”
The Women’s World Cup ended last weekend with the USA beating Norway. It was such a fun time! I loved watching the athleticism, team work, and confident presence of women from all over the world as they converged on France for the competition. I particularly loved watching Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. They both scoredContinue Reading “A Space for Soccer”
Bouncing back. I’ve been thinking about the notion of bouncing back a lot, especially as it relates to pregnancy and body image. I had the expectation that after giving birth, I would be able to bounce back to my pre-pregnancy body. It would be hard, but I could (and would) do it! But I’ve beenContinue Reading “A Space to Stretch”
I haven’t always been brave enough. (At least in my mind.) I’ve been feeling heavy and burdened by this feeling lately. I’ve also been reflecting on life a bit more, as the frantic survival mode of parenting is receding to the background, just a bit. Life is still crazy with a toddler, but I’m findingContinue Reading “A Space to Be Brave”
This is a tricky one. As women, we are rarely taught that anger is a good thing, and consequently, we often push those feelings down and away, and they often rear their ugly head as depression. Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression as men. But today, I’m feeling angry at life.Continue Reading “A Space for Anger”
Delicious. That is the word that came to mind after reading Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel, Unsheltered. Delicious! Kingsolver is a woman who has mastered her craft of writing, and she is one of my favorites! I cannot recommend her book, enough. I know that this one got mixed reviews, but I don’t agree at all.Continue Reading “A Space for Barbara Kingsolver”
Thursday was World Turtle Day. I’ve always been utterly fascinated by these ancient sea creatures. And they are ancient! They’ve been around about 110 million years. Yep, they swam with the dinosaurs! What? And oh, do they love to swim! Some migrate up to 1400 miles between their nesting beaches and their feeding grounds. TheyContinue Reading “A Space for Sea Turtles”