she will whisper

She will whisper; beautiful child you are as you are.
Be in the moment.
Release the reigns of judgment you cast on yourself.
Release your should have's, could have's and must do's.

All you need to do is to breathe and be. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Soak in the energy of the moment.
Allow it to flow through you and with you.
Don't push too hard on the road ahead.
Give it a chance to greet you and open up to you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Explore the side paths.
Stop to smell the flowers, pick the ripe berries and savor their flavor.
This time is yours.
Sink into it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Plant your feet on the ground.
Hold your head high and know that you are being taken care of, watched over, and seen.
Know that you are worthy of love, dreams coming true and a moment of silence to sit, reflect, and unearth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Be right here.
Present with the light shining from your heart.
Feel the way it shines.
Breathe, just breathe.

Place your hands over your heart and feel its rhythm. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Know that you are as you should be and so it is.
Nothing to change, alter, or become.
Just you as is.
Feel it. Know it. Believe it. Believe in YOU!

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let's write together

In March 2020 I opened the door to an online zoom room where individuals gather each Monday night to write. Prompts are provided, there is time to write, and space to share. I started this weekly gathering because I didn’t know what the road ahead of us looked like but one thing I knew for certain is that I didn’t want to traverse it alone.

The virtual doors opened.
People arrived.
Hearts emerged.
Writing began.
Sharing unfolded.
And magic happened.

Write Together became a place of refuge. Where you could show up exactly as you are. Free of makeup, hair uncombed, in your pjs and you were welcomed with wide-open arms. It was a soft place to land amongst the chaos of the unknown world in front of us. A place where you didn’t need to be anything but yourself.

There was space to spill open. Work through the heartache, the struggle, the pain. A place where you were free to navigate your own way forward. A place where you were seen and heard.

I am grateful, beyond grateful for the incredible individuals who showed up; for one class, each week or dropped in when it was good for them. Every single person that arrived shared their heart simply by being there.

Our final Write Together class for the summer will be tonight (7/26). I will be taking August off to spend some time at the seashore, soak in laughter with family, and hold hands with Dustin. A time for rejuvenation before fall arrives.

Please join me, even if it is your first time. You do not need to be a writer as the page can take anything you throw at it. Let’s clear the path in front of us so we can travel joyfully. Let’s do this by writing together.

Write Together
Monday, July 26th @8:30-9:30 PM EST

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It's time

It’s time to leave those negative voices and naysayers at the curb
They don’ need to go where I’m going
In fact, I think they’ve been slowing me down

It’s time to believe, really, truly believe
That I can accomplish those dreams in my heart
That I am worth, capable, and deserving

It’s time to venture out
Expand beyond my circle and experience what else is out there
Inviting others in and letting down my guard

It’s time to stand tall in my voice
Know that I have done the work to find myself
And who I am is a gift to this world

It’s time to hit the road
See new places, make new friends,
Enjoy the unknown of what might be around the next bend

It’s time to drop the excuses and start taking chances
Yes, it’s scary, but it’s so worth it to go beyond your comfort zone
To truly see what you are capable of doing

It’s time to level up
Find the strut in your stride
Dance even when others are watching

It’s time to shine
To sparkle
To radiate

Do not cover up your light
For it is time
It is time

There was a time when you were learning how to fly
But now it’s time to soar!

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The above words were inspired by the writing prompt in Write Together class.

It’s time …

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I knocked on the door

I knocked on the door and there was no answer
I had to let myself in
Find my way to the kitchen
Grab a glass of water
And settle in on the couch with my journal
The house was quiet
There was no one here but me
It was time to start tending
To my heart
To my mind
To my body

I was hoping when I knocked that someone would answer
Holding the key to get me back on track
But I see now
I am the only one who can do that for myself
I must steady my own ship
Find my way home
Know that were I land, I belong
And that there is no better time than now
To start taking care of me
And so I begin
Sipping my glass of water
Pouring words into my journal

Remembering there are many doors I can knock on
And that I get to choose which ones I go to

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The above words inspired by the writing prompt in the Journaling Tips Soul Circle Podcast. Prompts are also provided each Monday in the Write Together class.

I knocked on the door …

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I'm moving towards

I’m moving towards releasing the weight I have been carrying for far too long
It’s time to place down these heavy suitcases
And let someone else take them on their journey; for they may need what’s in them.

Where I’m headed I only need to pack light.
I’m bringing along this new confidence that I’ve unearthed
Showing me I’m on the right path

I don’t need black slacks or high heeled shoes
Where I’m going it’s acceptable to live in flip flops
or even toss your shoes to the side

I’m bringing along sunscreen
Because there will be lots of time spent outdoors

I’m packing my journal, a book, and my favorite box of tarot cards
Because no matter where I am they go to

I’m moving towards freedom
Unfiltered joy
Unexpected laughter and lots of dance parties

I know all the work I’ve done so far, even the heartache, tears, and loss
Has prepared me for this journey
I have a box filled with tools and a lifetime of learning

I’m moving towards exactly where I’m meant to be
And the truth is I don’t fully know what that looks like
But I’m trusting this journey
Trusting my instincts
Following my heart

Knowing that anything is possible
When we open up and take chances

So I’m moving
One foot in front of the other
Where I’m going no one knows
But I’m going

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class inspired by the prompt:

I’m moving towards

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with this detour

With this detour, choose to release your expectations
Let go of the way you thought you were going to go
Be open to what you might not know is around the corner

Yes, the path is twisty
You can’t see what is around the bend
But pause and look around

Can you smell the salt air blowing in off the ocean
Do you see the way the clouds dance overhead
And the tiny little curls that form at the very end of the dandelions
You can only see it if you look close, go head, look close

Do you hear the birds chirping wildly
They are creating your theme song for this moment

A moment of wonder and awe if you choose to sink into it
Go ahead, sink in
There is no need to rush
Just be right here

Be ok with standing in the unknown
Trust your instincts
Trust your journey
Trust yourself

Yes, the detour may not be where you thought you wanted to go
But it may be the start of your wildest dreams coming true

Lean in, and trust

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class inspired by the prompt:

with this detour …

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