Self Worth and the Value of ‘No’
If you are like me, you have been taught that “being of service” is the greatest form of humility, and you can sometimes pursue this ethos until it makes you mentally, emotionally, and (sometimes) physically ill. If this is you, and you are like me, then I implore you to read the following paragraphs carefully because it is vital for you to know that Self is as important as Service.
The Art of Letting Life Come to You
Sometimes, standing still is the best course of action Lately, I’ve been striving. My natural state is one of action, drive, momentum and carpe diem, dammit. I am also a dreamer, filled to the brim with ideas, projects, and goals. In the past year, this creative drive has manifested in a daily (and almost aimless) scramble […]
The unspoken reality of rest and relaxation
How to work through the ‘angst of unwinding’ I’ve been trying my hardest to do ‘nothing’ for the past month. After skating very close to the edge of burnout throughout May, I decided that my mind, body, and spirit needed a deliberate easing of pace. So, in early June, I completed everything essential in a […]
The Beautiful Journey of Today
Embracing change with grace and wellbeing “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” ~ Steve Maraboli Lately, my life has been shifting in profound ways. Some of these changes were expected — my youngest child has moved out, leaving me with an empty nest; my body is moving […]