Our lives are packed. We are all juggling so much and spending our time doing so many things. It seems like with all our commitments, responsibilities, and desires, our days spin away and our bodies are swimming through the waters of life. So the idea of slowing down often feels daunting. Taking a look at …
My first husband died suddenly when he was 30 years old. At the time, I was 29 years old and 8 months pregnant with our first child. I usually keep this information pretty close to my chest. However, I recently experienced an important change in my perspective on life that I have carried with me …
Recently, I was a witness to various conversations amongst women that brought to light our society’s continued and ever-growing mentality of “not enough:” …I can never seem to accomplish enough in a day …My house is never clean enough …I don’t dress stylishly enough …I can’t seem to get on top of things at work …
Pulling into the drop-off line at my daughter’s and step-daughters’ new high school, I found myself desperately wanting to pour encouragement and wisdom into their excited and nervous bodies. They are starting their freshman year and this passage feels oddly huge. Their adult-sized bodies and full backpacks climbed from the car, and out of nowhere, …
I can remember my Mom regularly saying: “Everything always changes” or “Change is a given.” I heard her then and now I understand her. Change is a definite part of life and we have a choice – embrace it or fight it. Thank goodness I had her as a role model for how to embrace …
