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 …
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 …
Mean Girl in the Darkness
The sun finally made an appearance Friday afternoon, but by then, I was already too far gone. I am not exaggerating when I tell you the sun had not been seen for a full seven days. I truly don't know how humans in certain parts of the world can live like this for months on …
Perfectionism, The Dream Killer
I find myself facing perfectionist tendencies of late (yours and my own), so I think it's time we called them what they really are: dream killers. What is perfection, anyway? Google says it is "the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws and defects." My own definition …
The Things Beyond Your Control
By now, you certainly realize there are things in your life and in this world that are simply beyond your control. That doesn't seem to stop most us from trying. Events in the past, present, or future and especially other people are frequent targets of the need to control. Have you recognized this in yourself? …
It Was Always Supposed To Be This Way
Whenever you find yourself thinking, "if only...", I want you to truly recognize that what you are doing is not serving you. "If only I had graduated at the top of my class, perhaps I would have a better job." "If only my parents had loved me more, I wouldn't be so messed up now." …
Busy is a BS Mindset
Have you paid attention to how often you tell yourself and others how busy you are? Do you realize what bullshit that is? The mantra becomes especially prevalent this time of year and it's our favorite excuse for inaction, second only to not having enough time. I have decided to remove this word from my …
Self-Care: Feeling is Healing
This week's topic landed in my lap yesterday. Literally. I keep a running list of subjects and drafts. Sometimes I have my topic picked a week or more in advance. I thought I had decided on this one until I friend shared a fantastic piece of work on Facebook about self-care by Brianna Wiest. My …
Thankful for Family Disagreements
It's that special time of year! Time to visit with extended family and commence the bickering over feasting. Are you ready for it? I myself may possibly be more ready than I've ever been. Ha! If you read my last post, Memories That Light You Up, you already know my husband and I are happy to …
Sunny and Raw 