stepping into fall
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Standing here
Legs tired
The air much warmer than when I set out
Struggling to take another step forward
Amazed at making it this far
The fall days are setting in
Running is different
Darkness sets in sooner
A cool chill fills the air
Layers are required, and sometimes a flashlight
Transitioning over to this hasn't been welcoming on my body
Resistant to the change
Wishing the warm summer air would stay a bit longer
Running more cautiously
Keeping fingers crossed an injury does not occur
How do you walk gently into the changing of the seasons?
Do you welcome them home with open arms
Or are you fighting with them
Denying the fact that the change comes
No matter what you say
I mixed between battle mode, and loving the colors
The bright oranges, reds, and yellows fill me with hope
And infuse inspiration into my soul
They rustle as I run past cheering me on
Pushing me closer to home
With each ending there is a new beginning
As the seasons change a new flux of energy flows
In and out, in and out
We are never the same
And yet we go through familiar feelings again and again
love letter to you
/Dear Brave Soul,
You did it! You showed up. There may have been moments of fear and hesitation, but you showed up anyway. Be gentle with yourself on this journey. Take time to savor the moments that make you laugh. Feel all the emotions that wash over you.
Listen to the sounds of nature and breathe in deeply. For you did it. You took the hardest step, which was getting here - and now you are here! Inside you are expanding. Know that you are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for. Know that you can do anything you put your mind to. You are enveloped with love and the world wants to see you shine.
As you step out that door stand a little bit taller. Lift your head up to the sun, breathe in deeply and know that you totally got this! For you are deeply loved.
Love always,
Your biggest fan
self care practice
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Photography is one of my self care practices. Having my phone on me all of the time allows me easy accessibility to snap photos of my every day moments. It is something that is quick and simple to do and it reminds me to slow down and seek out the beauty and joy of each day.
The photos aren't perfect. They are ordinary moments that are extraordinary because they are a part of my day. The flower in my parents backyard. The life of a runner captured with sweaty clothes hanging up to dry. The rainbow I noticed because I decided to look up. These are the moments of my days that weave together a beautiful life. You have moments like this to.
Sometimes a month can whizz by in the blink of any eye. With the app Project365 I am able to put my month together visually in an easy and fun way. These monthly captures become a beautiful reminder of all that was. There are moments that I forgot about and looking back I am reminded of the way he made the bed. The night I sat on the porch alone writing for hours. Crushing through 20 miles and feeling so proud for finishing.
I love having each month in photos. At the end of the year it is going to be so lovely to look back at the months that I have and be reminded of the memories that were created. There is so much goodness in this life. When we pause to remember it we are reminded of how sweet the every day moments are and we are filled with joy for all that we are blessed with. This self care practice fills me up with gratitude.
If you give this a try I would love to see your photos.
5 ways to sparkle and shine!
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{ 1 } Believe in yourself with your whole heart. When you believe in YOU others will to.
{ 2 } Do what you love, even if others don't understand it. Not everyone will get what moves you...that doesn't matter. Do it anyway because it is what makes you happy.
{ 3 } Toss fear to the side. Fear will do you no good, so let it go. Say goodbye and part ways. You are better off without it.
{ 4 } Smile! When you smile the world smiles with you. Smiling is contagious so go ahead and break it out.
{ 5 } Share your heart with others. The world wants to see you shine. Be proud of YOU and love others deeply.
in front of you
/It was in front of you that I was stripped
Raw
Standing there
You saw my scars
You felt my wounds
You knew everything I was carrying along with me
Yes, it was in front of you that I was standing there
Heart open
Beating wildly
Unsure of what would come
There was a moment of terror
Would you flee?
Would you surrender and say this wasn't for you?
But there I stood
My armor down
My body open
Ready to receive whatever was going to come my way
I would not hide behind my baggage
I would not fake a smile
This was me
Scars and all
I have made bad choices
I have gone down terrifying roads
But I have come out stronger
Wiser
Braver
I cannot guarantee that I won't travel down more bad roads
And make more poor decisions
It will happen
In fact I am pretty sure of it
And as I stood there
Completely
and fully me
You held out your hand
And you invited me in
You did not run
You did not flee
You embraced me for me
It was in that moment that i knew I could stand
Talll
Strong
Fully Me
It was in that moment
That I knew
Loving myself was the greatest choice I have ever made
