One of the ways we create a healthy framework for our relationship is to take the time to outline what our desires and needs are as individuals and as a couple. We then create a plan and put structures in place so there is constant growth in the relationship. For us, part of that framework is to get out of dodge every 3-4 months. We know that this time is essential for us.
Ever since I was a little girl, I felt a deep connection to nature. When I walked in the woods or felt the coarse sand in between my toes on a warm beach, I felt like I was a part of something much greater than me. In those moments, I was perfect. My heart was full and I felt a connection to all things around me. There was a presence with me, inside of me that I knew I was my well of wisdom and where the truth resided.
This was the beginning of my spiritual curiosity and journey of defining it in my life. I began a quest to discover the deeper meaning of my life.
I have a number of passions in my life and I feel like I have done a pretty darn good job of making sure that I dedicate time and energy into each area of my life. Taking care of my body is a passion and is super important to me. I feel at my best when I am using products that support me, eating foods that my body feels nourished by, that I am getting adequate exercise, and that I am in tune with my sleep needs.
To start, I want to say how much I truly honor you and am grateful to each and every one of you. This is a place where I come to share openly and honestly with you and to hopefully, inspire you. I love to share my experiences of living mindfully and how I create days filled with creativity and inspiration. But, I am human and sometimes wrestle with other emotions.
So, I just want to say
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL TODAY
I have always prided myself on the fact that my life has had its ups and downs but that I own the truth about who I am and embrace my story.
I have experienced shattered relationships, an eating disorder, joyful moments as a mother, amazing adventures, and times that I have felt unworthy and alone. Through the dark times, I have looked at my demons and worked on healing myself, always learning and growing with each circumstance.
I woke up this morning with a thousand different thoughts in my head. That sounds a little anxiety producing, right?? Not for me though because here are some of the things that I heard
You are going to produce joy today
how blessed that you do the work you love to do
what another glorious morning
you are truly amazing
No joke, I even had a vision of rainbow glitter circling around in my head. And yes, I own my crazy!
My relationships have not been successful in the past and I spent several years on my own. Although it felt lonely at times, I knew that in order to heal from my failures, I needed the time to look at what I was missing inside of me. I had a heavy bag of rocks that I had been carrying for so long, I forgot that I was still holding on to it. This bag was filled with the rocks of:
I could talk to you about Springtime and how excited I am for the flowers that are blooming, but there is something way more important. I want to take this moment to honor and acknowledge all mothers, step-mothers, grandparents, and caregivers, and to say thank you for being who you are.
Mother’s day is quickly approaching. It is always a time to celebrate whether it is your mother, being a mother, a step-mother or having someone in your life that has felt like a mother. I love my children and feel so blessed that I have the relationships I have with them today. I will be honest though, I have wounds with parenting that I had to do some hard work around. I think most of you have heard me speak into the power of owning your own story and being authentic.
Stepping into my own solo journey with coaching has been a swirl of emotions. I have felt sadness, lonely, and scared at times, even though I know my intuitive side has reminded me of how safe, perfect, and right this decision has been. Through all of the restructuring, this choice has helped me to reach a deeper knowledge of who I am and what I want to share with this world. It has tested my values and beliefs in myself and has taken me to a new level of self-worth and self-love. So, here I am standing proud, standing strong and standing with complete belief that I am where I am supposed to be, doing what the Universe has intended me to do. With that being said….
