I have tried to put into words how much I want people expecting a child or who have children not to tiptoe around me due to my struggles with infertility. I have tried to explain that my pain is mine, and I am truly happy for them. However, I know it has not come out… Continue reading Words I’ve Been Trying to Say
Tag: joy
Every Day
Every day we learn a little more about ourselves than we knew the day before. We learn our likes and dislikes, we discover our triggers and what makes us smile and we change. Each passing day we are changing, never to be the same as we were the day before. Some days we notice the… Continue reading Every Day
Lack of Sleep
It is truly amazing how lack of sleep can affect your mood and the next day. Last night I got about 5 hours of sleep. For me, this is very bad, as I tend to need 7.5 to 8 hours to feel normal. To say that I am out of sorts would be an understatement.… Continue reading Lack of Sleep
Crystal Clear Intentions
How clear are your intentions? How specific are your goals and your vision for your life? This year my goals are crystal clear. For possibly the first time in my life, I feel like I have a very clear vision for my year ahead. I have 4 specific and attainable goals. I have the drive… Continue reading Crystal Clear Intentions
Christmas
Tomorrow is Christmas. Tomorrow is generally a day filled gifts rapidly opened and then quickly tucked away becoming new possessions in our lives. Tomorrow is a day of giving and receiving. But what if you decide not to do any gifts? What if we left the gifts behind? Then what would the day look like?… Continue reading Christmas
Giving and Receiving
The past couple weeks I have felt a little out of balance. Life has been crazy, and the unknown has been weighing me down. Today I finally feel more balanced. Achieving balance in your life is not about time or money, but rather giving and receiving. In order to find peace and joy in each… Continue reading Giving and Receiving
Thanksgiving Thoughts
In honor of Thanksgiving, I want to take a minute to talk about how important it is to celebrate this day. I have heard a lot of people stressed out about this day over the past couple weeks and sure it can be, but this day is more than a meal. This day is more… Continue reading Thanksgiving Thoughts
Acceptance
Today I am working on acceptance. I am focused on making the best of each moment today. Not every day will be perfect, but what you do with that fact is extremely critical. Whether you are feeling under the weather or you are just overwhelmed, acceptance is critical. To move forward and stay positive, you… Continue reading Acceptance
Comfort and Happiness
“Somewhere along the line we seem to have confused comfort with happiness” - Dean Karnazes I am a huge believer in being comfortable. Growing up, I struggled with being uncomfortable in my own clothes and skin most of the time. I now know that I was likely working through some undiagnosed ADHD resulting in sensory… Continue reading Comfort and Happiness
Have Fun
We all know that life is what you make it, but are you making it fun? Are you actually trying to enjoy every ounce this life has to offer? I know, I know, this is hard to remember to do when your nose is to the grindstone, and there is work to be done, but… Continue reading Have Fun