Yes, I'm spending more time on social media now more than ever. I'm finding it to be the most efficient way to check in with society in general regarding the emotions we are moving through during our global pandemic experience. It's a way for me to get outside of my own bubble for a bit …
In the Depths of Decision Drama
I have been fascinated with how many of us in the U.S. are behaving as children during our current pandemic crisis. I really can't bring myself to see it any other way. I know if I worked on it, I would be able to move on from the comparison of parent/child relationship. However, the truth …
All of the Scary Scenarios
Friends, we are living through an historic event and unprecedented times in America and in the world. This is what a global pandemic looks like. It didn't sneak up on us. We enjoyed the comforts of our bubbles and watched the sickness wave over other countries for weeks from our living rooms, perhaps not believing …
Where the Magic Happens
What a wild week it has been. While it's bound to get worse before it gets better, perspective is everything in this season of a global pandemic. I believe this to be especially true of us in a first world country with all of our modern conveniences. That doesn't mean we aren't still susceptible to …
Celebrate the Feminine
What a crazy week it seems to have been. Of course, these are my thoughts based on observations of everything going on around us. No, I do not allow media to consume me. Yes, I do allow enough media consumption to have awareness. As much as I appreciate unplugging and providing focus time for my …
Catastrophizing
Why do we often plot out the worst case scenario in our minds? Something that hasn't happened yet and we are making up stories about how awful it could be. I caught this in action a few days ago reading a post in a private Facebook group. It went something along the lines of ,"My …
Calling Bullshit on the Bullies
On the heels of a viral post shared around the world tens of thousands of times over, I feel the need to share what may be quite the unpopular opinion on bullying. Yes, I’m referencing the Quaden Bayles situation. Yes, I just called it a situation. In case you’ve been under a rock for the …
