Freedom

01 Wednesday Sep 2021

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behappy, bepositive, enjoythemoments, freedom, grateful, highvibes, life, liveyourbestlife, motherhood, moveforeward, rights, selfcare, space

I could not have said it better. Simple and to the point, our freedom is everything. It’s the foundation for all we create, say and do. I have always supported choice above all because a forced way of life is NOT living. I don’t debate it or argue – that is simply a waste of time. Instead I continue to move forward and thrive. And wherever my journey takes me it’s my free will that gets me there.

Whatever path you decide to take, I hope it brings you the knowledge and experience to evolve as you’ve never imagined. Dream big, never give up, and always be true to yourself. We have the right to live wild and free you so might as well enjoy it

Texture

24 Tuesday Aug 2021

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The texture of our lives. How do we fill in the hours, minutes and seconds? What do we surround ourselves with on a daily basis? The texture of our lives is so important. Everything makes a difference. One little thing can affect your day or have a negative impact

We must choose wisely.

I want to fill up my days with rich moments that are memorable. Moments that guide me forward. Moments that light up my soul. It takes a lot of work to avoid negative vibrations but it’s worth it. Once you get to an enlightened level you see things so much more clearly. This is what makes rising above so much easier. You realize what’s not good for you and simply block it. No worry. No fear. Then it just stops coming your way.

Here is when the magic happens.

Invite texture that is meaningful. Honor your space and your time. The more you do, the universe will reflect that to others and life becomes truly worth living

Treat Yourself Well

09 Tuesday Apr 2019

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anxiety, beauthentic, behappy, busy, calm, enjoythemoments, findhappiness, findpeace, life, loveyou, makememories, motherhood, selfcare, treatyourselfwell, youareimportant

I remind myself this every day. Even though it’s pretty damn hard to put myself first when I have a family and two dogs to take care of, a home I constantly tend to, finances to stay on top of, daily things on my list to check off, and growing my business. Sometimes I feel like all the busy is smothering me and it’s hard to find the time to put me first. I know a lot of women, especially mothers may feel this way. And I hate it. This is a main reason I don’t want another child. It’s just too much of a balancing act and another kid would make it even harder. Besides, I always wanted just one so I’m completely happy and content with the sweet boy I have.
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For me, adding more to my plate is NOT the answer. I want my life to be easier, NOT harder or more challenging. And I feel like this is a way of thinking that helps me thrive a bit more. It’s the idea of a simple life that allows me the time and space to put me first and love ME more. And also to be more creative which I NEED. I don’t want my life to just be #busy. I want my life to be fulfilling and enjoyable. I want to feel calm and happy. I want to feel at peace with myself and my thoughts. When there is too much to do that is not how I feel. And that’s why I am always trying to simplify, streamline, and lessen the burden of life.
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Because LIFE should not feel like a burden. It should be a steady flow of happiness where you thrive and grow. And that’s my goal. It’s in this way of life that I can focus on myself and be the best me I can be. And we should all want that. When we put ourselves first and tend to our needs we can be our best selves for the people we love and also project that authenticity to the world around us. So treat yourself well because you deserve it. Treat yourself well because you are the only person who truly can. Treat yourself well because you are truly worth it.

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Childhood Expressions

01 Wednesday Aug 2018

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I don’t have much time to get crafty these days, but I do enjoy diving into fun projects with my son, Elliot. Of course, anything art is always a blast. But I find that I really enjoy constructing things most, whether it’s building with blocks, designing a track system for his trains, or creating a unique and wacky object with Tinkertoys. These are all things I loved as a child, as well as I got older, so it’s no surprise they are still of interest. I guess you can say I have always felt the need to ‘connect the dots’ in the world around me and create. Exploring this side of me through childhood is pretty damn awesome. And I feel very lucky to express my creativity with Elliot. I am learning to settle in those calm and inspiring moments where I can just be a kid again.