A little over a week ago, I spoke on the power of "no" and what it is doing in my life. I also spoke on the power of "yes" briefly, but noted that I hadn't found the pieces that encompass the "yes" items in my life. I had a small moment of realization this morning…
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Best Day Ever.
1/18/2023 There are some days when you just wake up feeling motivated. You see a vision for the day, and you work to take action on that vision. Most days, recently, I feel like I can really get a lot done in order to follow through on these visions. The "What CAN I do today?"…
Timeouts.
I had a significant realization when I first began going to counseling in 2018. At that time in my life, I was frustrated about the lack of connection I felt with those around me and felt like my reflection wasn't getting me anywhere (I had just started practicing active reflection). My counselor stopped me in…
Shoot for the moon.
I decided to take some time to meditate tonight on my balcony, watching the sunset, followed by the moon taking over the sky. It was a lovely evening outside to just sit and breathe. I am thankful, also, as the leaves change and fall, I can now see more of the sky and the surroundings…
Mindful Momentum.
As I reflect on my progress this morning toward some of my goals or just on the steps I want to take to try and improve things in my life, I find that momentum is not a perfectly flowing thing. There are days that are perfect - days that allow me to complete multiple tasks…
Up and down.
The reality of going through change is that there will be ups and downs. Emotions can rollercoaster, the mind can wander. When you are keeping busy, it seems easy to put the heavy stuff on the back burner. But, we eventually have to face those pieces of change head-on when it all slows down. We…
TRYING.
Today's thoughts are short and sweet for me. I still wanted to share them, though. During a time of change, uncertainty, and soul-searching, we aren't always 100% in it. Focus can waver, emotions come and go, and just a lot going on. All I feel I can do is think, feel, and reflect on what…
IDK.
I want to write about my confusion. It seems to be the root of my experiences lately. I am trying to understand my thoughts and feelings. I don't know. I do things and feel things and it seems straightforward, but I dive beneath the surface and it is all murky. Why am I feeling insecure?…
Wants and Needs.
I know my twenties are really my time to go and get it. My brain is fully developing, I'm still young with energy, and I feel like I have time to do so many things. In the midst of that, I am working on balancing my wants and needs. I should know those things... But…
Response.
"I'm trying to think of the right thing to say..." Those lyrics, from the song "Passionfruit" by Drake, played in my ears as I had the idea to talk about the importance of response. Pretty fitting! I have spoken a lot about the value I place on words. With that, much of that value is…