when I listen

When I listen I hear the sound of my own inner knowing guiding me on my journey.
It encourages me to keep stepping forward.
Take a leap into the great unknown and find myself along the way.

When I listen I hear the cheers and support of those around me.
They hold my hand and walk beside me
Lift me up when I am struggling and remind me that I am never alone
They are my steady shore when the waves are crashing.

When I listen I hear all the things that I am discovering.
That love prevails
Kindness is essential
It’s important to listen, but also to open up and share.

When I listen I find my way
My way back to myself
Where I can begin again and again
Because I’m strong, brave & fierce.
And my own inner knowing will guide me to where I’m meant to travel

When I listen I’m open to the unknown path in front of me

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class inspired by the prompt:

When I listen

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Podcast #13 - Self Love

Today on the podcast I help you navigate how to unearth a little bit of self-love. Because we all could be a little bit more tender with ourselves.

today I

Today I look out the window and see the vast expanse of the ocean as the sun glistens down forming specs of glitter on the crashing waves.

I hear the sound of laughter and deep conversation happening on the front porch and the clinking in the kitchen from someone making themselves a cup of tea.

In a few moments, we will all be gathering in the living room to read poetry, write, share and connect.

But in this moment I pause

I have arrived. Right where I have been dreaming of being. Together with a community of individuals to spend a few days away.

To rest. To retreat. To play. Laugh. Dance. Create. Unravel. And connect.

This dream brewed inside my heart for so long, but today it is no longer a dream but memories being created. joy unfurling and love swirling.

Today I stand in gratitude. For not giving up. For following my heart. Anf for the radiant souls that trusted me and have arrived here.

Today I am blessed.

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class inspired by the prompt:

Today I …

Where we looked ahead and wrote from that place as if we were standing in that moment.

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

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Podcast #12 - Self Compassion

Today on the podcast I talk about this past week's secret mission. It wasn't easy for me to find self-compassion, and recognize something I loved about myself. Listen in to see how I got through it.

Would love to hear from YOU!

After you listen share in the comments below how it felt for you to do the mirror work and/or about one single body part and why you are grateful for it.  Where has it taken you?  What have you experienced because of it?

i discovered

I discovered that there is joy in the small pieces
The scraps left on the floor
Become a nose for a teddy bear
A piece of foam can become a mattress for the box that is turning into a bed
Nothing is wasted
It was one once thing
And can then become another
With eyes open to wonder
We can breathe a second life into
A piece of ribbon
A paper clip
A dried-out marker
What joy to discover
That there is so much more than what meets the eye
When we lean in without expectations
Without plans
But only the openness to discover what could be

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The above words were written during Monday’s Write Together class inspired by the prompt:

I discovered:

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Podcast #11 - Filling Your Well

Today I talk about the importance of filling your well.  Why it’s needed and how important it is to find what fuels you.  I mention the classes I teach on Zoom and would love to have you join me.

After you listen share in the comments below what one thing you can do to fill your well.