Learning to take up space, authentically!
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”
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”
Today is the 20th Anniversary of the Columbine shooting. Two gunmen killed 12 students and one teacher. There is always so much to talk about when it comes to gun violence, whatever you feelings or political persuasion. But I’m not going to talk about that today. Today, I choose to remember in silence these 13Continue Reading “A Space for Remembrance”
I have an almost 80 pound black rescue dog named, Wiggins. When we picked him up from the local shelter, he was a mere 15 pounds, a frenzied-ball of black fur and never-ending-energy; always moving, always bounding off to the next bit of mischief he could make. Today, almost three years later, his energy isContinue Reading “A Space for Wiggins”
My friend is walking across the US. Let me say that again. My friend is walking across the US; a literal walk from Charleston, South Carolina to San Francisco, California. He is Peter Munson, and I want you to remember his name. (That is a picture of him, above.) He’s walking to raise awareness forContinue Reading “A Space for Walking Across America”
In my last post, I talked about the importance of National Parks, and introduced you to Rocky Mountain National park and some of the birds that you can find within its borders. This week, I talk more specifically about one of my favorite birds: The Mountain Bluebird. Enjoy! Since 1915, over 280 bird species haveContinue Reading “A Space for Birds: The Sounds of Rocky Mountain National Park: Part 2”
The Grand Canyon turned 100 this week! Lovely! So, in honor of that celebration, I’m writing about Rocky Mountain National Park (my all-time favorite park!) and birds (something else that I love!) for my next few blog posts. I think that honoring and preserving our National Parks is so very important, as well as hangingContinue Reading “A Space for Birds: The Sounds of Rocky Mountain National Park: Part 1”
In life, we need to stop sometimes. Just stop. Open your eyes and reflect, no matter where you are or what you are doing. Just. Stop. And that is what I did this week. Turn off the TV, let go of screen time, and observe the world around you. What a healing moment…I am grateful!Continue Reading “A Space for Poetry”
This week, a dear professor of mine passed away. Colin Campbell was his name, and he was one of my literature professors. I was privileged to be able to take multiple classes with him during my four years of undergraduate studies. I smile with tears in my eyes as I think of him now. “WorkContinue Reading “A Space for all that Sparkles”
I am reflecting on this New Year’s Day, 2019. It is cold; biting, frozen crystals on the window. Only one lonely degree greeted the morning. And it was a perfect moment. Do you let your wonderful life come through, even in the cold? I did this morning. Candles flickering, music quietly meandering through the house,Continue Reading “A Space for a Wonderful Life”