This summer has been hot, sticky and oppressive. I ache for free movement. I long to feel relaxed and have some fun. What I have really been longing for is to escape up to the cabin. That is a privilege I relinquished when I chose freedom over manipulation. It has always been a sore spotContinue reading “Letting Go of a Summer Longing”
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Let Freedom Ring, It’s My Independence Day!
There is a country song with lyrics like those. Ironically, I don’t listen to country music but those lyrics have been in my head for a few days. Tomorrow is July 4th, a full moon and an eclipse. It feels magical to me and with those lyrics dancing in my head it feels like itContinue reading “Let Freedom Ring, It’s My Independence Day!”
Law of Attraction
If you are familiar with the law of attraction you’ve most likely heard it has to do with manifesting wealth into your life. If you think it, you create it, so think positive. I have been familiar with the law of attraction, creating vision boards and all that stuff. I believe in it, I believeContinue reading “Law of Attraction”
Forgive and Forget
Growing up in a dysfunctional home, forgive and forget was one of our doctrines. Over time I came to realize what this really meant was when someone harmed or hurt you, you just moved on and preferably with a smile. However, my experience was that my parents carried this infraction for a along time complainingContinue reading “Forgive and Forget”
The Space In Between
These past couple of months have been a bit of a struggle for me. The struggle being I don’t have a clear path forward. I have had a hard time figuring out where to go from here. As a nation we have been on pause for a few months. I have been in a holdingContinue reading “The Space In Between”
Doormat or Compassionate Listener?
I’ve always struggled with finding the sweet spot of being a compassionate listener without being a door mat. I remember times on my journey feeling so lost and overwhelmed and how I believed having someone’s support would make all the difference. I’ve rarely had that relationship and felt I have mostly been on my own.Continue reading “Doormat or Compassionate Listener?”
Toolbox: Essential Oils are an Essential Tool
Essential oils were one of the first tools in my toolbox. Twenty years ago when I first started dabbling they were not as easy to find. I was introduced to them by someone who was in an MLM, I signed up. I took a lot of classes, read and stocked up. I have no doubtContinue reading “Toolbox: Essential Oils are an Essential Tool”
The Ever Changing Tides
Today I woke up invigorated, something has shifted and it feels like the dawning of a new reality!! By 7:00 p.m. last night I was ready to call it a day. Felt a little early to crawl into bed and risk being up for the day at 3:00 a.m. so I trudged on keeping myselfContinue reading “The Ever Changing Tides”
The Fresh Scent of Lilacs
Spring is in full swing when the lilacs bloom, it is one of my favorite scents. It is nothing less than pure simplicity at its best. Where I live the city planted block upon block of lilacs when the city was being developed. They are now massive shrubs towering above the sidewalk and they explodeContinue reading “The Fresh Scent of Lilacs”
The Art of Self Care
Self care has been a hot topic for a while now, I’m sure you have all seen the lists of ways to practice self care. Buy yourself a new outfit/lipstick, take yourself out for lunch or buy yourself some flowers. Don’t get me wrong, all those things can bring a spark of feel good inContinue reading “The Art of Self Care”
Walking with Ravenfire 