As I mentioned in the first post of the Claiming My Life series, I feel ready to own my life. To make changes. To serve myself with intent. Do you know what just happened when I wrote that, ‘To serve myself with intent‘? I shivered slightly. And…an entire conversation just happened, with myself, in my head. Self: Yuck – […]
Claiming my Life – Intention
I’m good at focusing on others. Taking care of other’s needs. But myself – not so much. It’s hard. Requires work, practice, intention. I was tired of feeling weak. Mentally and physically. I was tired of being tired. Sick of feeling depressed, down. And as a result, my muffin top turned into a popover top. […]
Feeling Small
Let’s be honest. I’ve been feeling small lately. Really small. Weak, really weak. Sad, really sad. This thing called life and the weight of it has settled on my shoulders. Like a heavy, wet blanket, it rests there. Slowing me down and making every step taken, like trudging through mud. I’m tired. Unmotivated. I can’t […]
Before the Horizon
It’s 4am. Before the horizon fills with light, and I am filled with dread. A thousand little bits of worry and fear. Do you have a child? Look at them. Look in their eyes. What do you see? Light? Hope? Brightness? Wonder, excitement? Peace…God, the Peace. I never noticed the Peace before. And now I miss […]
Has Anyone Seen My Tiara?
Has anyone seen my tiara? Seriously, the Princess is back in town and my tiara is missing. As are my minions, my admirers and my Omelette chef. What the hell? You see, I just got back from an AHHHHHH-mazing vacation. We traveled to Puerto Los Cabos (about 35 minutes from Cabo San Lucas) and stayed […]
Is It Really a Life Wasted?
When someone loses their life to drugs, alcohol or suicide, is it really a life wasted? Think about it. Does the cause of their death negate their whole entire life and being, up until the point we lost them? Does it make them unworthy of the very life they lived prior to their death? When […]
New Year: Recaps and Resolutions, Lists and Liquor
New Year’s: The end of an old year, the beginning of a new. A time for recaps and resolutions, lists and liquor. Right? Okay, we don’t do resolutions around here…and sadly, we never made it to the liquor cabinet for even one drink last night…BUT we did get to the recap and lists! Here’s the […]
Happy Happy, Merry Merry!
Happy Happy, Merry Merry! I was planning on sitting down and coming up with some really deliberate, meaningful, deep and inspirational post about Christmas, the Holidays and all that is Merry. But then, well – I just got too busy with all that Merry stuff and ran out of time! You know how it goes, […]
I Don’t Know How You Do It
Our road. It’s a hard one to be sure. But then aren’t we all on hard roads, for one reason or another? When talking with others about the speed bumps on my particular road, the mental illnesses that my son fights daily, people often respond with, “Ugh. I don’t know how you do it…” I […]
Can’t Stop Crying…
Can’t. Stop. Crying. Can’t. Why? Because my son joined the swim team. I know. Seems silly right? Perhaps. But here’s why I can’t stop crying tears of joy, relief, happiness. Many parents are used to their child being involved in several activities or sports. Fall: Soccer or Football. Winter: Hockey or Basketball…or both. Spring: Baseball […]
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