Reflecting: Crossroads, Transitions, and Endings
As I reflect back over the last few years, it takes me back a bit. The amount of loss is pretty overwhelming. The last few years have had conflicts and…
Give Grace
I have been thinking lately about grace, love, and truth. I hear myself saying a lot, give yourself grace or give some grace. There are 2 quotes that have stuck…
When Do We Lose Our Way?
We seem to show up into the world with a better sense of who we are then when we are adults. Whether it is trauma, family, and friends’ influences, our…
Taking Your Story Back
I was listening to some music and the song by Major Lazar, “Lay Your Head on My Shoulder” came on, and there were a few parts that really stood out…
What is in an Emotion?
What is in an emotion? When we hear the term, emotions, there might be a lot of different thoughts that come to mind. Emotions are complex and yes, confusing, and…
Who Deserves Credit For Who We Become?
This is a bit different from prior blogs, but it was something I have been pondering. Some of these questions have been bouncing around in my brain so I thought…
First Aid Tools for Stress and Overload Managing in Stressful Times
Life has normal everyday stressors that can include relationships, work, family, health, finances, school or a ton of other things. However, these days there seems to be a bit of…
Can Healing be Overwhelming?
Healing is a process, and it can sometimes be overwhelming. When we think of healing, there may be an idea of a smooth, linear transition of healing. Though more likely…
What is the harm in being a perfectionist?
Over the years, I have met many people who use the excuse as the reason why they could not care for themselves and even could not put their health as…
A Self-Compassion Practice Can Be The Change You Need
Understanding the importance of self-compassion and the impact it can have.