and the day came

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And the day came when you knew you could no longer play it safe
You had to live out loud
Chase your dreams at full force
And just do it

And the day came when you knew standing still wasn't an option
You had to pick up your feet and run
Even if you didn't know how
You had to trust

And the day came when you said yes
Even when your shy self wanted to slowly slink away
You held your head high
And jumped right in

And the day came when the world opened its arms
It had always been waiting for you
And now it saw that you were ready
It scooped you in gentle and nudged you forward

And the day came when it was no longer a dream
But life, yes your life
You made it happen
You followed your heart

And the day came when you could finally see it
The long journey
The tears, the struggles, the laughter, the love
And the goodness...oh the goodness that now engulfed you

And the day came when you knew you could keep on going
Living this dream that is now your life
Open, free, beautiful
The one you created, yes you

virtual dock

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begin where i am

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There are these things I want to do less of
Like spending time on social media
Devouring sugar
Eating gluten filled foods
And even savoring an alcoholic beverage

I know my consumption is not out of control
But I want to step back
Be more intentional
Choose differently
And make the choice that I know I am craving

What’s funny is since I have made this conscious decision
All I want to do is each of these things
On my mind at work is getting reese’s pieces from the vending machine
At home I want to end the day with a glass of wine
And I can’t say no to having a sandwich for dinner

Before making this choice
I never gave much thought to each of these things
But upon deciding to do less
I just want to do it more
What causes this emotional mind game

These internal restrictions are weighing me down
I feel backed into a corner
When the intention was to be free
I want to say no
But all I can say is yes

How do I find my balance
What do I need to do to make my mind strong enough
Is there a way to navigate this terrain with ease
I know they say it takes two weeks to get it out of your system
Will I ever make it through those two weeks

I get so close to staying on track and then I falter
I am learning that I need to be gentle with myself
There will be slip ups
But that doesn’t mean I am totally off track
I just need to get back up and begin where I am 

filled up with goodness

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It was a summer that filled me up
Warm days and star filled nights
Deep belly laughter
Road Trips
Exploring new places
Hand holding
And spending time with family
It was a summer of goodness

September has rolled in
A new beginning, a fresh start
Brainstorming and planning
Feeling rejuvenated and refreshed
Laying out hopes and dreams
Continuing my marathon training
Feeling stronger every day
Looking forward to what will unfold

Feeling so much gratitude in my heart
Opened up, deeply seen
Ready for the next big thing
Words spilling on the page
Dreams being built
Other dreams put on hold
Figuring it all out along the way
Trusting, trusting, trusting

 

i close my eyes

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Sometimes when I run I close my eyes
Sure it may not be the safest way,
but it helps me get up a steep hill or take that next step forward

I close my eyes and picture myself running the NYC Marathon
Surrounded by tall buildings
People running beside me
The cheers from the crowd
The tears welling up as each step takes me closer to the finish line

I close my eyes and picture each person I am running for
Those who have lost their battle with cancer, or those who are still fighting
Friends, loved ones, strangers
Their stories play on repeat in my mind
Each step I take, I take for them

I close my eyes and picture those who are supporting me on this journey
Cheering me on
Standing tall beside me
Encouraging me
Getting me one step closer to raising $3000 for the Sloan Memorial Hospital

I close my eyes and picture my friends and family
I can see them cheering 
I hear their clapping
It all feels so real
It is this vision that pushes me forward

I close my eyes and I continue on
Knowing that I am supported
Knowing that I am supporting others
Knowing that each dollar raised is important
As I get one step closer so does that day when we will be a world without cancer

This is why I have chosen to run the NYC Marathon with Fred's Team
To do what I can to help 
To raise awareness and funds
To support those who are fighting
And to get one step closer to finding a cure


If you are drawn to supporting me on this journey you can find my donation page HERE.  Each dollar makes a difference and no donation is to small.  When we join together we make big things happen.  Let's do this together!

just write

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Write
Even if no one is reading
Write
Pour your heart out onto the page
Tell your story
Show up
and Write

Let go of what no longer serves you
Relive the memories from the good times
Wish, dream, begin again
Write

It doesn't matter what you say
It doesn't even have to be perfect 
or make sense
Just get it down, let it out
Write

Your words will guide you
You heart already knows the story it wants to tell
Sometimes you may be surprised
Write

Let the pen go where it wants to take you
Let your heart open up
And feel your shoulders lighten
as you Write

Write
just Write