Today feels like the kind of day where I need to remember to breathe in and out. To be with the rhythm of my breath, to breathe in, feel everything that is uncomfortable and actually breathe it out. As I have written before, I am learning to be inspired by nature. Over the past fewContinue reading “Breathing in and actually letting it out”
Tag Archives: Self-Love
Giving my anger a voice
In my life, I have not been kind to my anger. I have denied it, suppressed it and turned it inwards instead of giving it a voice. I specifically remember times when I felt anger building within me and I told it and myself that I wanted to be nice and that my anger hadContinue reading “Giving my anger a voice”
Trying – a poem
I am so tired of trying. Trying to make life work with a limited amount of energy. Trying to make healthy choices so i dont get worse. Trying at work, at home and with friends and family, and everywhere else. Trying is exhausting. Today i surrender to who i am, to my reality and toContinue reading “Trying – a poem”
Empathy is my super power
The other day, I was having a conversation at work, and I said some very wise words that helped me to know that empathy is my superpower. We were talking about some people who seem superhuman because they can work 16 hour days for long periods of time. My colleague seemed like they were judgingContinue reading “Empathy is my super power”
Life on country roads
Several years ago, I heard a beautiful analogy that really applied to my life: the different types of roads and the speeds allowed on each one to understand the various phases of life. Right now, I am traveling on country roads. I can speed up and get on a two lane highway for a shortContinue reading “Life on country roads”
Phases of life: micro versus macro
I am working towards getting a PhD in Being Me, and that means learning about myself, noticing what I am feeling, and adjusting as necessary. Lately, I have really started to understand that I go through phases where I have a micro or a macro focus. I used some images above to try to illustrateContinue reading “Phases of life: micro versus macro”
Meeting myself where I am at
It’s been over a month since my last post. That’s the longest I have gone without writing. In truth, I missed it. In reality, I needed to meet myself where I have been at, and take some steps towards greater self-care. How does one even go about meeting oneself where they’re at? In my experience,Continue reading “Meeting myself where I am at”
An empty shell – a poem
Every time I have a hard day, I learn more about how to care for, honour and nurture myself. May these words uplift you and help carry you through your hard days.
Snails are slow, and sometimes, so am I
I love snails. I often pick them up off the road and place them on the plants on the side of the road. I love watching how slowly and deliberately they move along a plant or the ground. They bring their homes wherever they go, and they seem to enjoy taking their time to getContinue reading “Snails are slow, and sometimes, so am I”
Bullied – a poem
It brings a big smile to my heart to say that I’m sharing this poem below in honour of my friend Niveen. We just reconnected recently and she inspired me to share this poem. In talking to her, I shared how my poems come to life, and I’d like to share that with you too.Continue reading “Bullied – a poem”
PhD in Being Me 