Tag: self care
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Too Many Tabs
“Want to do a May Challenge?” my friend texted me at the end of April. She loves doing plank, push up or dietary challenges and always tries to rope me in for accountability (or because misery loves company, as I often counter!). “Friend,” I responded, “May IS the challenge!!”May was progress checking in the form…
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Walks
Walks-Through town,In the park,Around a lake,Down tree lined pathways,Up a steep mountainside,Along the lapping ocean,Through a quiet cemetery,By myself or with a friend or two,A daily practice I’ve come to embrace.A treat for my mind, body and spirit,A chance to be alone with my thoughts,A chance to find some clarity,A chance to get some fresh…
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Removal Vs. Integration
Recently, the discussion in my groupwas about defects versus faults,removal versus integration.I instantly loved this ideabecause I’ve long wrestled withmy survival traits that mimic personalityand removing traitswhen I feel like I should be accepting them as shadow parts.Confusing.The more we talked,the clearer it became to me,crystal clear really,and I set to work making a list.It…
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The Universe Hears You
I truly believeThe Universe hears you-Your deepest needs,Your readiness for growth,Your silent fears-And sends you messages,Through people, texts, emails, nature, clouds,Animals, words, signs, reflections, chance meetings.Today I read Deja Rae’s words-“…by standing strong in your truth, you naturally weed outeveryone and everythingthat doesn’t align with you.”I knew the Universe had put those words before me,Reminding…
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My Toolbox
A few favorite items in my toolbox, gathered and curated through years of introspection, discussion, connection, reading, writing, listening and learning… affirmations, to shower myself with loving kindnessmindfulness, to slow down and remember to stay in the moment,journaling, to have a conversation with myself,play, to have fun and feel childlike,creativity, to shed responsibility and embrace…
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Birthday Gifts
Each and every year,For the past several,I have bought myself a gift,A birthday gift,Something shiny,Or indulgent,Or practical.Something that just jumped out at me.I’ve bought birthstone earrings,A ring, a tote bag,This year fun prescription sunglasses,Always something special,Always given in love.Because this 55 year old “little girl”,Never got over feeling that she wasn’t wanted,Maybe from an embryo,Maybe…
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Counter-message
A class I’m taking challenged me to play detective and observe my thoughts, words and actions. Where I used to be self critical, self conscious and self battering, I now embrace this practice and the curiosity that goes with wanting to understand, not judge. So this exercise was relatively easy for me. The step I hadn’t taken…
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Priorities
I’m taking a class called Love Your Life for the month of January. Each day I listen to a lesson and then do some journaling in the workbook. Although nothing has been too new to me, I appreciate the time spent on and with myself, as well as getting clear on what I want and focusing my…
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Dog Days
My dog never questions what he needs. He never worries how others will perceive him. He is not caught up in what he “should” be doing. Henry just is. He acts on his feelings. He asks for what he needs. He takes care of himself. Today that looked like a nap. An hour after waking…
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A New Kind of New Year’s Eve
I’ve never been a huge fan of New Year’s Eve. I’ve often felt pressure to be doing something exciting – going out, being with people, and drinking. Almost ever year, I have instead spent it quietly at home or a nearby friend’s house and it’s involved ordering out, a movie, and games. And I’ve loved…
The Journey Inward 