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Part of me can hardly believe winter is nearly over. I feel like I just wrote fall’s reflection, and it’s already time for winter’s. Of course, the other part of me is just as desperate for spring as I always am by the end of February.
Anyway, ready or not, here it is: a few of the things I learned this winter.
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve had arrived. After reading my quick reflection on my word of 2018, my husband asked if I had decided what 2019’s would be. I talked about my lingering uncertainty, though deep down, I knew what my word needed be. I was just afraid of it.
Read MoreNearly a year ago, I sensed “brave” should be my word for 2018. It felt like a daunting choice then, and truth be told, admitting it to you here still feels a bit scary, a little too vulnerable.
I certainly haven’t mastered bravery.
But when I take off my self-critical glasses, I see that I have grown in bravery this year. I took some important steps forward. I sidled up to decisions that made me uncomfortable, even fearful, and chose to do them anyway.
Read MoreAutumn is nearly over. The air outside is damp with the smell of the leaves beginning their return to the soil.
Just a few days ago, these bright orange leaves stopped me in my tracks. I didn't have long to pause, but I didn't want to miss this part of fall's slow finale.
I found myself returning to this snapshot yesterday as I pondered my next right thing. If you’ve been paying attention here, you might not be surprised to learn this happened while I listened to Emily P. Freeman’s latest podcast episode, Look Back – How Reflection Can Help You Make Better Decisions.
Although, I'm getting better at setting goals and working toward them, I'm still not great about regularly and intentionally pausing to consider where I've been and what I've learned there.
I want to change that.
Read MoreWe zipped down the Indian Nation Turnpike. I handed back a handful of pretzels to each of my boys and had an encouraging thought: this is going smoothly.
Read MoreSpring is here in force, and my boys and I have been spending as much time outside as possible. Because we live in a downtown apartment, going outside is a little more involved. I always have to go with them. Plus, because we'll be blocks rather than steps away from home, we have to find socks and shoes and hats and water cups and on and on and on.
It’s not really that big of a deal, but, on days when I’m trying desperately to accomplish as much as possible, it can feel like it.
Read MorePerhaps, like me, you’re someone who has long struggled with feeling like you should already know how to do this—whatever “this" may be.
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