what's next on my list

What’s next on my list is what I want to do in February
Ides, thoughts, dreams
All of it bubbling to the surface
The list is long
It’s filled with lot’s of to do’s and so little self-care

As I look it over the overwhelm set’s in
I like to think I’m superhuman
But I also like to take naps on the couch, read books, go for walks
Scheduling so many to do’s per day
Leaves so little time for that

And so I’m clearing my list
Putting me on top
A pair of fuzzy slippers
A warm blanket
Cozying up by the fireplace
With no expectation of doing or accomplishing
Just breathing
Just being

What a gift
To drop it all
Pick up only what I need
And know that is enough
Yes. It is enough

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class. Where we spend an hour together writing in community and sharing.

Grab a piece of paper and give the prompt a try. Then join us next Monday in class.

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Podcast #10 - Intro to Journaling

Today I dive into how it’s necessary to stay curious and always challenge ourselves. Plus I talk a bit about journaling and what you need to get started. 

A good way to begin is joining the Monday Write Together classes: https://jenniferbelthoff.com/gatherings

After you listen share in the comments below what your intention is for today!

let's walk side by side

I sat alone on my front porch, longing to have someone sit beside me
Someone I could chat with, laugh with
Simply just be with
But it was just me
Soaking in the warm sunshine
Admiring the beauty of the day
Feeling the ache in my heart grow larger and larger
I knew this feeling well
This feeling of longing
Of wanting something, but not sure how or where to find it

I wanted community
Connection
People I could call on when things were tough
When they were so good it was time to celebrate
And also to just sit beside me on the front porch
A feeling of knowing I wasn’t alone on this crazy journey
A hand I could reach out to
And also the opportunity to reach out my own hand to help others

Have you felt this?
This longing for wanting to be with others?
This need for connection but turning up empty-handed every time

I was tired of this longing and knew deep in my heart that if I felt this way,
There had to be others like me
And so I took action
Plugging away at creating what I needed
Carving out a little place of love
Where we can all show up and shine our light
Because we need each other
And we can do so much more when we come together

Come on by to the Soul Circle Community
A little space on the web where you can show up just as you are
No ads, no algorithms, no-nonsense
Just love, encouragement, and kindness
A place to share what your creating, doing, unearthing
An opportunity to walk side by side with one another
Come circle
We need you there

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class. Where we spend an hour together writing in community and sharing.

Grab a piece of paper and give the prompt a try. Then join us next Monday in class.

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Podcast #9 - shake it up

Today on the podcast I am talking about routines and how sometimes we just need to shake it up!

After you listen share in the comments below one way you are going to shake it up this week!

shake loose

Shake loose what you don’t need to carry
The bags that someone else packed that aren’t for you
Shake loose, the worry and doubt
Knowing it will always be there,
But that doesn’t mean it needs to be the loudest one speaking
Shake loose the tension, the held breathe, and weight on your shoulders

Because it’s time to clear space
So you can invite in
Love, grace, community, and connection

Shift into a mindset of abundance
Feel the angels watching over you, guiding you, giving you signs
Know that you are on your path
The one that is meant for YOU

Tune in to your inner knowing
Follow your heart
Lean into love
Speak with kindness
Stand in your truth

Sometimes you just need to shake things up
So you can see what has been there all along

Shake it up!

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class. Where we spend an hour together writing in community and sharing.

Grab a piece of paper and give the prompt a try. Then join us next Monday in class.

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Podcast #8 - self care

Today I share an update on how I am doing with my January challenge and then we dig in deep to self-care.  Talking about what it is, what it looks like, and how we can actually do it. 

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After listening take a moment to pull out your notebook and give yourself permission to dive into self care.

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Join Us In Community

Head on over to the Soul Circle Community space to share what challenge you want to take on this January. Spending more time making art, meditating, doing the dishes before bed. It could be anything!

Know that you don’t have to go about it alone. Join us over in community and lean into the support that comes with being together.

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