make it

Make it about love
Even in the moments, and especially in the moments
When love isn’t shining through
Pull out your compassion
Your grace
Your courage to slow down
Even when you want to shut it out and move on to the next thing

Make it about what is in front of you this very moment
Not about what’s on your never-ending to-do list
Or what you wished you could have done
Or hope to do
Be right here, right now

Make It about you and those you are with
Even if you are only together in your heart
See the goodness in the relationships
Celebrate the joys
Know that not all the moments are perfect
But that’s ok

Make it about being alright with the unknown
You don’t know what is right around the corner
What mood you’ll show up in tomorrow
What will go right and what may go wrong
But you know you are resilient, and you can be ok living in the unknown
Because you have made it through and you will continue to do so

Make it about your next breathe
Know you don’t have to have it all figured out
Breathe in, breathe out
Put one foot in front of the other
Be open to the discoveries ahead when you don’t have it all planned out

Make it about love
Because through it all
Love will get you through

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Grab your notebook and let’s write

Begin with the following words and see where your pen takes you.

Make it about …

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Podcast #46 - discomfort

On today’s episode, I share what it feels like to lean into discomfort.  The discomfort of going back to work, starting again, showing up to the unknown.  

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Podcast #45 -we are all under construction

We are all under construction. Each day we are building or demolishing. Figuring out what goes where, next. It is a continuous cycle. I know it can feel tiring, but it is also a beautiful reminder that you can always begin again.

You don't need to wait for the perfect moment. When you have the right outfit. Lost the weight. No, right here, right now you can start over.

Lean into your own construction zone and see what you want to work on next. Maybe it is pulling one nail out of a wall or possibly taking down the entire wall. You get to decided.

Share in the comments below what your working on in your own construction zone and tune into the podcast to hear more about what it feels like for me as I navigate mine.

On today’s episode, I chat about how it feels to be under construction. How it’s not a bad place to be as it provides the opportunity for us to begin again.

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You’re Invited

Sometimes the hardest part about beginning is feeling like we need to do it alone. But here’s the thing. You don’t. We can begin together. And that is exactly what we will do!

Join Tara & I for an evening of circling together. Where comfy clothes. Bring along a journal & pen, a cup of tea or glass of wine, and gather with those who have been missing you.

Through writing and conversation, we will navigate where you have been and where you may want to go. Sometimes the hardest part is beginning. Let's begin again together.

Wednesday, October 6th
7-8:30 PM est

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Podcast #44 -expanding into yourself

New episode of the podcast is LIVE! Join me today as I chat about how I am choosing to expand into myself and how you deserve to do the same!

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lets circle together

At the end of July, I lead my last Write Together class on Zoom. We had been gathering weekly for 16 months but it was time for a pause. Time to slow down, travel, gather with family, regain my own footing and follow the joy inside my heart.

The pause was what I needed. I filled my well in more ways than I can count by grounding my feet into the earth, being basked in the warm glow of sunshine, laughing until tears fell from my eyes, exploring new places, and seeing familiar spaces with a new perspective.

And now I am here. In this moment. Unsure how to begin again.

Before the pause, I was in a groove. Writing my own story. But now that the pen has been put down I am unsure how to pick it up again. What words would I write? What story would I want to tell? Where would I be taken?

Have you ever stopped something you enjoyed and felt unsure how to start again? That is exactly how I am feeling at this moment. Unsteady on my feet. Wanting to plan for the future but am unsure what those plans look like.

Luckily I am surrounded by a brilliant community that sees where I am even when I am not saying a word. This community reminds me that we don’t have to take the journey alone. We can begin again together.

And that is exactly what we will do. We will start again, wherever we are.

Join Tara & I for an evening of circling together. Where comfy clothes. Bring along a journal & pen, a cup of tea or glass of wine, and gather with those who have been missing you.

Through writing and conversation, we will navigate where you have been and where you may want to go. Sometimes the hardest part is beginning. Let's begin again together.

Wednesday, October 6th
7-8:30 PM

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After over a year and a half of connecting through the digital world, I am beyond excited to announce that I will be teaching two classes at Lucky Star Art Camp! Camp takes place November 3rd - 7th in Hunt Texas and I would love to see YOU there.

Lisa is still working tirelessly to get the site updated but camp is happening! Sign up deadline is October 16th!

Imagine gathering together. Creating alongside one another. Sharing thoughts, ideas, inspiration. Telling stories. Laughing long into the night. And simply just being in community with each other. I know it is going to be dreamy.

When you give yourself permission to spill open, soul-full words pour out. You do not need to be a writer to write soulfully. What you need is a desire to unravel what is deep inside. In this class, you will learn about creating a journaling practice and how to write from the heart. There will be time for writing as you lean into prompts and exercises to break through the protective wall we all have built around our heart. Plus, an opportunity to create your own prompt cards that can be used over and over again.

Through writing, painting, and collage you will remember what it feels like to play as you create your personal field guide. This journal will become a reflection of what lights you up and become a tool you can reference again and again on your path forward. It will be a beautiful reminder of the joy that breathes in your heart as you fill it with words and images that are a reflection of the radiant spirit you are. You will tuck this guide in your bag to take home so that you can reference it whenever you feel yourself stumbling. It is a beautiful reminder of the light you shine in this world.

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It has been a long time since I have carved out time for myself and attended a retreat. I know my mind, body, and soul need this more than ever. The past year and a half took a toll on me and it’s time to reground and come back to center.

Being in community heals. It provides space to show up exactly as you are. An opportunity to slow down and regroup. And chance to fill your own well which is needed from time to time.

I hope you will join me either on Zoom, at Lucky Star or over on the Soul Circle Community space. We need each other more than ever. Let’s be together and begin again.

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Podcast #42 -you are a miracle

In today’s episode, I share how navigating the waters of loss has reminded me what a miracle we each are in this world just by being here.

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