Here, we talk about real life - the ups and downs, the messies, the fixes - and how to get through with gumption.
Because we’re all in this thing TOGETHER.
For many of us, animals are our purpose, our meaning, our kids, and our salvation. They are a glimmer of hope in this crazy world, and a beacon of light through the darkness. They are the epitome of kindness that we wish we could emulate, as they embody both the vitality and the innocence of our beautiful, beloved planet.
Read MoreTo lose fear is to tread the unfamiliar. It is to let go of ourselves, our worries, our concerns, and, then, take a dive at the outrageous, the uncomfortable, the awesome, and the unpredictable bold, daring, and scary.
Read MoreLife is a little scary right now. Or a lot scary, depending on who you are and what you are going through. One of the hardest things to do, at any time, is to embrace the unknown, and to somehow settle and be okay with ambiguity.
Read MoreThis weighing of happiness is only for your measure, not society or someone else’s gauge. And there is no limit placed on how much happiness you are allowed to have.
Read MoreI had it all. A farm, two barns, an in-ground swimming pool, a four-bedroom three-bath two-story house with a basement and four acres. I had a John Deere mower, a snow blower, an in-home gym, and a view out to my horses below. I had a husband, three dogs, and a life. But it wasn’t my life
Read MoreSo, then, how do you go about finding the right sort of people, more aligned with you and who you are? Well, the research is still out (in other words, I am still finding mine). But I have found that these tips help.
Read MoreLife is great in its ability to allow for us to change and choose differently, to reinvent ourselves time and time again. But it also sometimes throws us weird curveballs that make us realize that we aren't who we thought we were. Then who are we?
Read MoreIn moving forward through any of life's experiences and challenges, especially if you hope to move upward, what I have found is the vital importance of clearing the path to where you want to go.
Read MoreFull admission, I am still learning this one myself. How to feel again. It’s terrifying. Seriously, how do you feel when you've had to go numb just to survive? How do you feel when you've been taught that, when you do feel, bad things happen?
Read MoreWe all have dragons, little gremlins and monsters in our heads, telling us that we aren’t good enough, pretty enough, anything enough. We also have the external fire-breathing dragons, the topic of this article; the nay-sayers, the people on the outside who tell us awful things, either intentionally or not, to derail us, dissuade us, and kick us off our dreams.
Read MoreThere are times in our lives when we come to blockades. Life seems overwhelming, unknown, and fifty thousand shades of who the f--- knows. To top it off, we feel like we SHOULD know what to do. We have been there, done that. We are wise beyond our years, right?
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