unearth your road

There may be moments when you veer off track
Or feel the road isn't even there anymore
Unsure of your next step
Plant your feet firmly on the ground
Stand deep in your stillness
Listen the sound of your own voice
Feel your heart beating
You know what you need
Take time enough to listen
Slow down, be fully present
You can unearth your own road
You can find your way again
Slow down
Figure out where you really want to go
Be gentle with yourself
And you will see that the answer live within you

giggles from the couch :: one thing that will change your life

I invite you to join me today for an episode of {giggles from the couch} where I talk about one thing that you can do that will change your life.  

creating ritual

Dear Tender Hearts,

Life can pass by quickly.  We try to savor each moment but we get wrapped up in our to do list and running from here to there.  It doesn't have to be that way.  There are small things we can do to savor the days and allow ourselves space to see what a beautiful life we are creating.  

Ritual is a big part of my life and it extends beyond holidays and into the every day moments of my life.   I prepare my cup of tea in the morning with intention.  Waking early to light the kettle.  Sitting down with my mug steaming, the world still dark and I begin.  It is a moment to breathe in deep and set an intention for the day ahead.  I pull out my Alchemy Deck and choose a card.  The one I choose usually becomes my guiding word for the day.  I savor this quiet time.  

Before bed I slow down again.  Taking time to reflect on the day that has passed.  I write down one moment for my Happiness Jar and say a blessing for what has been.  It doesn't take long to do this, less then five minutes, yet I feel a lightness in my heart as I close out the day.  

These practices are a part of my daily living, yet they are a practice.  There are days when I do not get to them.  When life has swept me up in a whirlwind and my head hits the pillow before I write my moment.  That is ok.  Life takes us where we need to go.  In these moments I do not beat myself up, I just know there is always tomorrow to begin again.  

I invite you to join me in Unfurling where we will dig into these practices and many others.  You will have the opportunity to try something on for size and see if it fits for you.  You will be encouraged to slow down, take a breathe, and unfurl into the beautiful life you are creating.  Yes YOU are creating a beautiful, deep, loving life.  Take the time to savor what all your hard work has created.  

Class starts March 1st and if you sign up today you can receive 50% off as a Valentines Gift from me to you.  That means the class is just $39.  Just use the promo code LOVE when checking out.  Hope to see you there.  

Love,
Jennifer

handmade valentines day card

There is nothing sweeter then spreading a little bit of handmade love and you probably already have everything you need lying around the house.  

Every time I go to the home improvement store I make a beeline for the paint department.  You can do many things with paint chips including making card.  All you need to do is cut out some cute hearts, glue them on, add an adorable saying and presto!  

Valentines day is the perfect time to let your dear friends know how much you cherish them.  Sending a little handmade card in the mail is just the perfect way to brighten their day.   If you are stuck on what to write try out some of these:

• My favorite memory of us is . . . 
• I remember when . . . 
• The moment I know we would be forever friends is . . . 
• Top three reasons I adore you . . . 

We always think that the ones we love know how much they mean to us.  Days fly by, memories are created, and sometimes we never say what we feel.  Letting them know goes a long, long way.  Go ahead, shout it from the rooftops.  Let your friends know how grateful you are that they are in your life.  

finding the courage

Because it is not always going to be easy
There will be days when it is really, really hard
You will feel like you are standing on an island 
And cannot do one single thing right
Your feet glued to the floor
Immobility taking hold
Unsure if you can even take that next step forward
But somehow you do
You aren't even sure what will happen
But you know you must try
Even if you are the only one showing up
You know you must be there
Going through the motions
Working out the kinks
Figuring it all out, one step at a time
This is what courage looks like
Your insides twisting
Vulnerability hanging over your head
Unsure, uneasy
But learning and growing along the way
You may want to throw yourself a pity party
And sometimes we have to
But do not stand in your own puddle for to long
Step out, reach a little higher
Continue your journey on
It will take time, but you will see how much you have grown
You will be proud of your courage
And you will risk again

i . . .

I
. . .  find peace in putting my words on paper
. . .  build tiny alters to remind me of where I have been, and where I want to go
. . .  go to the ocean to find myself again, and again, and again
. . .  take time to listen to the sound of my own voice
. . . believe there is power in love
. . . am afraid, but do it anyway
. . . dream of a seaside gathering filled with connection, laughter, and love
. . .  know the importance of taking time to share gratitude and thanks
. . . feel the pull in my heart to follow my dreams

and you?