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December 29, 2020March 11, 2021

Setting Intentions

Setting intentions.

The year is coming to a close.
This year brought us many things.
It brought us confusion and fear. It brought us stress and anxiety. It brought uncertainty. It brought change.
It also brought an opportunity.
An opportunity to remember to take care of ourselves a little more. A chance to look at our lives and see what really matters. It allowed us to experiment and try new ways of doing things. Exploring other options, interests and hobbies.
Maybe we can take these things, the lessons learned, the hardships endured, and the new sparks of insight and interests and create a year of possibility.
Set our intentions for the New Year not just as resolutions to quit this, lose that, or try this, but as a new reality.
Creating a life of our dreams, not just a list of things you write down and never look at again.
But as a vision, a feeling..
See your life as you want it to be, feel how amazing it is. See what steps you can take, thoughts you can think (or change) to step into the life you love and deserve.

In love and light and setting intentions

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Have you done this? Are you willing to try this?

Please leave a comment and tell me what your intentions are.

You can also find my video here on this discussion.
We could all use the support of community. Like minded souls to connect with, now more than ever. Let’s love, support, and uplift each other!

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

Self Care Means Giving the World the Best of You

We all hear about self care and the importance of it.

There may be some of you, that might not know what that really means.

Self care isn’t always about getting your hair or nails done, although that can be part of it.
It’s not always about indulging in a piece of chocolate or glass of wine, but those things do have their place as well.

Self Care is also about going to bed early, creating healthy meals for the week, and giving yourself a moment to breathe.
It’s about having that hard conversation, letting go of toxic relationships, and creating boundaries.
Self care is about forgiving yourself when you don’t live up to your own impossible standards and expectations.
It’s about loving yourself exactly how you are, no matter what, and knowing you are worthy.

Self care is about having a love affair with yourself, and doing the things that make your heart sing.

Self care isn’t always about the shopping spree and material things, it’s a means of survival and a necessity to thrive!!

In love and light and giving you and the world the best of you!

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. What is your self care routine or rituals? How do you show up for you? Comment below. You will also find my video on this discussion here.

We could all use the support of community. Like minded souls to connect with, now more than ever. Let’s love, support, and uplift each other!

December 19, 2020March 11, 2021

Are You Stressing About Stress?

How much stress do you have?

We are in the thick of a very stressful time, in an already incredibly stressful year.

It’s Christmas time! We’re shopping, trying to find the perfect gift, stressing that it is enough. The stores are busy, people are grumpy, retail staff are exhausted.

We’re bumping elbows in the aisles, when we’re supposed to be 6 feet away. It’s hot, stuffy, hard to breathe, and for some of us, we can’t see through our fogged up glasses because of our masks. Does that sound about right?

All of that while still maintaining our every day lives–Work schedules, kids, home life, and trying to find balance within it all.
So, I’ve put together a short list of do’s and don’ts to help you get through the holiday season. Hopefully, with a little less stress and a lot more joy.

~Do embrace the spirit of giving.~ Don’t go overboard, or beyond what you can afford. Give from the heart and that will always be enough.
~Do try to find little moments and make them special~ Don’t forget what the spirit and magic of the season is really about
~Do things that bring you joy

Drink hot cocoa
Go on a search for the best Christmas light display
Start a new tradition (It’s a good year to do that since it may be different for you this year anyway)
Watch Christmas movies- (my favorites are Elf, Christmas Vacation, and I’m a sucker for Hallmark movies)

~Don’t forget to give to yourself and know when you need a break
~Do remember to be kind. To yourself, to a stranger, and to everyone you meet. ~Don’t forget we are all in this together!

In love and light and finding the magic of Christmas!

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

What brings you joy? What moments did you make special? What are your favorite Christmas movies or traditions?

Please leave a comment and share with me.

You can also find my video here on this discussion.
We could all use the support of community. Like minded souls to connect with, now more than ever. Let’s love, support, and uplift each other!

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Acknowledging the Good

There is always something to be grateful for..

Seems simple..right? I know first hand what it feels like to forget what you’re grateful for. Some days it’s hard to see through what’s going wrong, and see all the things that are going right.
But gratitude is the quickest way to turn around a thought. A mood. A day. Your life!

Do you ever just see those people that radiate being alive! I had the privilege of listening to a conversation yesterday with one of those people. You could just tell, he was so appreciative of his life, his experiences, his opportunities. He was full of energy and it just felt good to hear him talk. And by no means did he have it easy, he had had a rough start to life. He had learned to see things a new way. He was grateful.

Being grateful has a way of bringing you more things, people, and opportunities to be grateful for.
If we could start each day with a grateful heart, and finding all the things throughout our day we can be grateful for, I think we would be surprised at how things change and start to show up for us.

So the challenge is, for starters, wake up each morning and list 3 things you’re grateful for. If this is hard at first, pay attention to the not so obvious, obvious ones. The things we take for granted…

Our bed and the good night’s sleep it gave us. For the person you get to wake up next to. Or if that isn’t a reality, for having the whole bed to yourself! Our home. Our pets. The water we drink. The cup of coffee we have. –I know I’m grateful for that!
And really feel it. Feel how good that bed felt, the pillow under your head, the softness of the sheets, the coziness and warmth that shields you from the crisp air just beyond them. The way your dog greets you in the morning. The way he loves you and protects you. The way he asks you to pet him. How he even follows you to the bathroom!

How that coffee tastes, the warm sweetness of it. Grateful for the feeling. Like a warm embrace deep within your soul.

Try to feel the gratitude, not just list your 3 things and go about your day hating everything else. I would be curious, if this changes anything for you. You just might be surprised.
I say try it! What have we got to lose? We can go back to being grumpy next week.

I would also like to express my gratitude for each and every one of you. For being a part of my tribe, for your love and support and for showing up with me every single week.

In love and light and feeling grateful!

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. How does this work for you? Do you notice a change? Do you feel better? What is on your list? Comment below, you can also watch my video on this discussion here.
We could all use the support of community. Like minded souls to connect with, now more than ever. Let’s love, support, and uplift each other!

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Smiling Through Our Masks

I don’t think this quote was actually meant for this pandemic or COVID. I think it has a deeper meaning to it. But we can appreciate it for both reasons.

I’ve got to say, I really feel this.
I try not to go out too much these days. When I do, it’s just to the grocery store. I find myself shocked that..

This is actually happening. This is our reality.

And, the total disconnect I feel from everyone around me.

Normally, I’m a smiley person, I try to smile at everyone I see or pass by. Luckily I have the ability to smile with my eyes. But I find myself not even doing that as much. My head is down. I keep my distance. Get in. Get what I need, and Get Out! Then sanitize the hell out of myself! None of that process feels good to me.
We have experienced an immense division this year. Divided by our color, our political view, our age and even our health.
I guess it’s always been this way. It just seems more blatant this year.
And now everyone’s wearing a mask…Not just the proverbial mask we’ve all been wearing for lifetimes, but ACTUAL masks!
Let me add, that I do believe masks are important and necessary right now. That is not the point of my story. So keep wearing them!
But maybe we can start uncovering the soul that is underneath it. The one we have kept hidden long before it was mandated to hide behind one. Our true spirit. Our authentic selves. The parts of us we like, and the parts we are afraid to show, even to ourselves. Show your personality! Smile with your eyes!

I see people out there who have brought their personality into their masks, as a fashion statement or something humorous.

Maybe we can start a movement~~~a #smilingthroughourmasks movement.
Let’s draw a smile onto our masks and bring back some unity.
We don’t need to hate each other, judge each other, be divided or angry. Fighting each other on who is right and who is wrong. Fighting against being “told” what to do.
Can we just support each other? Protect each other?

Let’s reach out through our smiles, our souls, and really see each other. Be a light for someone else until they can shine on their own. In a time that is uncertain and can be dark and lonely and isolating, behind our masks. Let’s see what a privilege it is to see a soul.

In love and light and #smilingthroughourmasks

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Comment below, you can also watch my video on this discussion. Take a picture of yourself with your smile on your mask and place it in one of the social media posts! I’d be thrilled to see all your smiling faces!!