I have spent the last few days sort of up in the clouds – in a dream-like state. Have you ever been on the cusp of bringing one of your dreams to life and needed to be still for a moment to take it all in? That’s where I am right now. And it’s such a mix of excitement, elation, anticipation, gratitude, fear, nervousness, restlessness, awe, and pure joy. Yes, all of that. 🙂
I always love to hear about the inner workings of how dreams come to be. Sort of like getting a snapshot
A memory just came into my head that I wanted to share with you. Several years ago, I was stopped at a traffic light, waiting for it to turn green. I was late for class and was feeling extremely stressed about making it on time. I remember feeling tight in my chest and worrying about the time. It felt like the light was taking forever, and I was getting more and more impatient.
Finally, it changed to green. Just as I was getting ready to put my car into gear and go through the intersection, my
You know how there are moments in your life that stand out – even years later – as pivotal moments, life-changing moments, waking-up moments? I experienced one several years ago while on the phone with a friend.
I was feeling frazzled, overworked, overwhelmed, and pretty much just over it all.
I had spent years and years of accomplishing and achieving and going, going, going. And I was burned out. I wondered what the point of it all was.
I felt like a rabbit moving quickly from one carrot to
I’ve been in a reflective space lately. My 39th birthday is coming up in a few days, which is followed a few days later by my 10-year wedding anniversary. And, like many of us, milestones such as these slow me down, ground me, and help me take in where I’ve been, where I’m at, and where I’m going.
On the 7th, I’ll enter the final year of being in my 30s. It’s mind-blowing to think of where I was (physically and emotionally) just 10 years ago.
Over the last few months, I have felt different – stronger and more grounded. I’ve been taking more time to relax and to not push quite as hard. I’ve been giving myself permission to be human, to slow down, and to take care of myself.
And it feels really good. It feels like something that I don’t want to lose or let go of or forget. It feels almost decadent – like I’m getting away with something. I’ve been taking days off and relaxing and having fun and
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