Poison ivy. I’ve been identifying this plant with my son as we visit our favorite spots in the woods. Spring brings out so many buried things, the good and the bad. As I explain what poison ivy is to my son, I notice how negative I am about the plant. And yes, the rash that[…]
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Transformation is painful. Here’s what you can do to get through it.
Transformation is painful. There’s really no way around this pain, though in today’s audio lesson, I give you one way to make the pain a tiny bit easier. First off, why is transformation painful? It can be painful because you’re in between places. It can be painful because you don’t want things to change. It[…]
10 things to remember as a new mama
photo by Nicole McConville photography Hey there mama. I am writing this post for you, as you wade the waters of early motherhood. Life change in such a grand way (like becoming a mama) can be beautiful, but also daunting and full of a flood of emotions. As a new mama myself, I know those[…]
Why do you feel nostalgic?
I’ve been feeling nostalgic lately. While there are moments that sinking into past memories feels good – in the big picture, getting caught in the memory loop doesn’t always feel good. In context of our Soul Cycles, nostalgia is a function of the Seeking cycle – a cycle that comes up when we[…]
Something I thought I’d never say
“I love being married to a divorced man,” I said to my sweet friend over a coffee date a few days ago. Wow, did I really say that out loud? Did I really admit to someone else besides my husband that I love and appreciate his past? Not only did I say it, I truly[…]
This post is my most important one to date
I’m in the midst of a tough cycle. My beautiful, teething toddler has me really slowed down and feeling sleepy. In case you’re new here — I’m a full time mama. Meaning, I don’t have my son in daycare or preschool, nor do I have a regular nanny scheduled. I work on my business while[…]
Your passion project failed. Now what?
In September of last year, I got into bullet journaling. I was so excited to start the process, I started a group through FB to learn how journaling can help with understanding our personal rhythms and cycles. I kept the group going for about 3 months, and then candidly shared : I’m not doing finding[…]
We aren’t meant to have it all.
We aren’t meant to have it all. And, that’s a good thing. There’s a thing that’s sold to mothers, or women in general, in this day and age. It’s the idea that we can have it all: family, career, a firm body, healthy meals all the time, a great marriage with explosive physical connection, solid friendships or sisterhoods…all[…]
Dancing in the threshold
To be seen, right now, feels vulnerable. I’m dancing slowly through the threshold that is maiden to mother. The past 2 years have been the holiest of transitions. It’s been the stripping away of the layers that have kept me from knowing myself. It’s been everything. To be seen, right now, is right. My vision[…]
The anatomy of your answers
I love a good question. All of my favorite learning surrounds big questions of humanity: why do we make art? Why do we want to connect to to one another? And the biggest one of all, why are we here? There’s this thing, though, that happens when asking a question that isn’t so fun. Waiting[…]
