love, together

There is beauty in our time spent together
Strolling along side by side
Not saying a word but soaking in our surroundings

There is beauty in the moments
The simple time spent together
He and I

These are the moments I love
Life together
Love flowing back and forth

There is magic in this dance
Of letting go, coming together
Merging and loosening

A life well spent
Laughter, smiles, adventure
A world opening its arms to us

gratitude, so much gratitude

Feeling so much gratitude in my heart
For this life
This moment
For getting here
It wasn't always easy, but it was always worth it
And along the way I was grateful for each step
Even when there was heartache and struggle
I was grateful to be feeling it
To be fully alive, standing on the edge
Seeking, striving, learning, knowing

And today I stand here
Stronger than I was then
Wiser, braver, and still learning
Each and every day
I show up
My heart on my sleeve, seeking out joy
Leaning into what moves me
Not holding back, but taking the leap and going for it
Grateful for the opportunity
And welcoming with open arms the unknown path

journey

We are all on a journey

Navigating our way

Seeking what speaks to us

Trying things on for size

We stumble and fall

Then get back up again 

Try something new

Settle deep into what calls for us

Life is a journey

There is no single destination

All we have is opportunity for new experiences

Moments to try again, and again

What journey are you currently on?

Where is it leading you?

How is it lighting up your heart?

Where do you want to go next?

standing tall in who you are

"She has a much more interesting life than we know about" I overheard them say.  "She writes and has even had something published in a magazine.  She host these writing workshops and is doing an online class.  I don't even know how someone does such a thing.  I never knew this about her."

What if we didn't hide our true passions
What if when someone asked us what we did instead of stating our corporate job we said what we really love doing

I am a writer and a teacher.  I place my thoughts and feelings gently down on the page and share them with the world.  I teach people how to feel comfortable with a pen and piece of paper and explore their own stories.

What if our resume wasn't filled with our college experience and corporate lingo, but rather what was living and breathing deep in our hearts
What if we claimed what we really truly were passionate about doing

What doors would it open
What opportunities would it bring

We will never know until we actually say it out loud
We must begin to speak our truth and not hide behind our fear

We must stand tall in what we love and let the world know it
Who are you when no one is looking

Stand up and tell the world

i believe in me and you

Sometimes we fall off course

Forget who we are and where we want to travel

We get swept away and lose sight of what we know to be true in our hearts

Has this ever happened to you?

Today lets stand in our light

Lets show the world who we are

And declare boldly that we believe in that person

Are you with me?

We all deserve the space to be who we are

That person is beautiful, rare, and a gift to this world

I believe in me, and I also believe in you

Stand up and share yourself with the world.  

letters across the miles

Dear Kristine,

Have you ever stood in a room of people and felt so incredibly alone?  Isolated even amongst the conversation.  Sad, unsure of who you really are?

As an introvert I struggle with casual conversation.  I want to get to the heart of it.  Pull out the meat and guts and examine them.  I want to know what is really beneath the surface.  Dig into the layers that so many of us keep hidden.

But that is not an easy thing to do upon first meeting someone.  It is hard for me to find the quiet space to have the conversation.  It takes time to develop the trust that is required for deep heart examination.

Sometimes the environment gets the best of me and swallows me whole.  Sinking deep into that invisible feeling.

Other times I rise above.  Standing firmly in who I am.  Seeking out someone to connect with, or removing myself from the situation all together.

It is a dance I have not yet mastered.  Still stepping on toes, unsure of when to take the lead and when to follow.

Have you ever felt this way?

xoxo

Jennifer

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