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Your Hunger Will Lead You Home

No Comments1 June 13:41

“Your Hunger Will Lead You Home.” The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle Laporte. No one likes to be hungry or empty or have less than they feel they need, and yet that lacking is our leader. Hmmm, follow my hunger… What do I hunger for? I hunger for connection, abundance, peace and authenticity. I long to be [...]

Don’t hide your Power

No Comments25 May 13:46

Four years ago I was introduced to a class at the gym called Body Combat, and it quickly became one of my favorite classes. In this class you are encouraged to aggressively hit, kick and holler. The louder you yell and the harder you punch the better the workout. Ordinarily, these behaviors, especially around my [...]

Music that should NEVER play…

No Comments18 May 13:35

I can so easily find myself in a cycle of frustration, replaying thoughts in my head that continue to reinforce old patterns of self-sabotage. Sometimes they’ve been playing for days before I recognize their dull melody. It’s vital that I listen for the music that plays in my head. It’s important that I am aware [...]

Lean Into Discomfort

No Comments11 May 20:43

“Lean into discomfort” – Brene’ Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection I’ve been pondering this thought for the last two weeks. Not questioning its truth, but questioning my capacity for it. I have never liked discomfort and I’ve attempted to create a life that protects me from it. Perfectionism is one of the tools I’ve [...]

“Me Time” Kitty Style

1 comment27 April 13:34

Three weeks ago our little stray cat had her very own kittens in a hole she cleverly dug beneath some shrubs outside our kitchen window. We relocated this little family to a box inside our garage in which they seem to have adjusted quite well. I have grown very fond of this little cat family, [...]

Breaking down to break through

No Comments20 April 14:32

“We ain’t breaking down, we’re breaking through. It’s called the road less traveled cause not many people do.” — Kyle Hutton & Trent Willman, The Extra Mile Kyle had to remind me of this yesterday. I frequently forget what it takes to experience breakthrough. I forget where I must go to find it and [...]