Just a post to say that I’m still here. When there’s a long pause in blogging, it’s usually because of a blogging burnout or having no time to blog. It’s been a combination of both for me. It’s a good thing, really, but I do miss writing for the love of it. Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘inspiration’
Walking on Stars
Slowly, I’m beginning to feel “normal” again. Normal in the sense that I get to be happy with different parts of my life. The funk I was in was really draining and disheartening. But now I can say I’m walking on stars again — moving towards something lovely, bigger and more promising, and happy while on that journey. Read more…
Take a Deep Breath — How Mindful Breathing Calms You
At home, I taught my 5-year-old how to do it. In the beginning, it was me reminding him to take deep breaths. It usually happened when he was throwing a tantrum. After I let him express his frustration, whether it’s through tears or some angry words, I tell him, “Timmy. Take a deep breath.” He does. “One more time.” He does it again. It instantly calms him. Then he’s able to reflect better on what he was being so frustrated about, so we get to deal with it in a gentler, calmer manner. Read more…
Love All You Can: A Birthday Reflection
Love wide. Love long. Love high. Love deep. It’s fitting. I was trying to figure out what lessons and reflections I’d ponder on as I turned 38. Every thought always went back to love. Read more…
Grace and Purpose
Grace — combined with faith and a sense of purpose, it is exactly how I would want to live in the moment, everyday. Read more…
A Stronger YOU in 2015
The last part of this year, I reflected on this question: What’s the more loving thing to do? It was my emotional compass the past months and has greatly helped me make better decisions. It proves that when you come from a place of love, good things do come.
So what’s my compass going to be in 2015? It is this: “Will it make me stronger?”
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What’s the more loving thing to do?
There was one moment in September when I needed to make a choice. Honestly, I can’t recall what that situation was. It’s all a blur to me. But what I do remember was that exact moment when clarity rose above chaos. My heart quieted my brain and simply whispered, “What’s the more loving thing to do?” Read more…