Learning to take up space, authentically!
It’s not often that I find myself without something to write about. Usually, I can come up with something, anything! And yet, these last few weeks I’ve been a wanderer without her bearings. My writing is my compass, and without it, I’m always a bit lost. There were reasons for this, of course. First myContinue Reading “A Space for Silence”
Why Yoga? It happened in the early and frigid morning hours of December. I’d often drive to the gym before the sun even peaked over the horizon. The quiet hush that blanketed my neighborhood at that hour was my meditation. The stillness and crackling silence had sustained me for years. But on that morning, IContinue Reading “A Space for Yoga”
The red leaf dancing in the morning sun reminded me of it, this thing that matters. It can be illusive, but the leaf reminded me of such things. There are reminders everywhere, all around. But they are missed. I miss them. Caught up in self-importance, we run right over the fallen Aspen leaf, golden andContinue Reading “A Space for Things that Matter”
Once you become a parent or aunt or grandparent, you are asked to be brave on a level you never thought possible. And I can guarantee that the very thing you would rather skulk away from and hide behind that tree for will be the very thing you are confronted with. And you will beContinue Reading “A Space to Stretch Into”
I did the craziest thing this week. I picked up a magazine and started reading. I know…so very 20th century! I hadn’t read a magazine in years. I’m not talking about those that you pick up and thumb through at the doctor’s office, or while you wait in line at the grocery store. I’m notContinue Reading “A Space for Orion”
I’ve been devouring books lately. I made it one of my priorities for 2019 to read every single day. And I’m so glad I made that commitment. Even if it’s for just a few minutes before bedtime, I’m working my brain and discovering so many amazing authors and stories. My last two books were theContinue Reading “A Space for Books”
“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”
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”
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”