There is something pure about running in the rain. The combination of inhaling nature and fighting nature at the same time is powerful. And…Not to mention feeling all badassery because you are running despite darkness, wetness, coldness. I find this to be true in many aspects of life. In mothering, we find moments of unforgettable beauty like when you see your baby for THE VERY FIRST Continue Reading
Pure
Is It Merry Merry?
At this time of year, I pause, and I think of you. The You’s everywhere. And I wonder…is this time, “the happiest time of the year,” really truly joyful for you? Because you are on my heart. Growing up I didn’t really loooooove the holidays. The holiday time just reminded me once again that I had this crazy-complicated family story. Parents divorced. Multiple times. Lots of Continue Reading
The Gift of Brutal Honesty
What if, we gave our kids the gift of being brutally honest with us? I had this thought today. Maybe type up some questions or fill-in-the-blank sentences, wrap it up with a bow and stick it in their stockings. And hope they will take the time to answer. Candidly. Bravely. Boldly. Laced with love, not harshness. A few ideas: 1). I wish, MOM, that you Continue Reading
Pot & Porn
Raising teenagers in this century and this culture, we all have our different worries. I don’t worry if Luke might crack his head skateboarding. I don’t worry about straight A’s and getting into college. I don’t worry about a stellar high school resume. I don’t worry about our high school senior sitter (or anyone) driving him around. (His friends don’t drive yet.) I DO WORRY about Continue Reading
I Love Myself, I Love Myself Not (Part 2) ~~ My Interview with Kristin Armstrong
I am accepting of myself. I am compassionate and respectful towards myself. I speak kindly to myself. I am present. These are the key facets of self-love, according to my friend and writer/blogger/speaker/runner, Kristin Armstrong. Imagine this for a moment she said: You intentionally put together a healthy, yummy lunch for yourself, in the quiet of your home. Flowers in Continue Reading
I Love Myself, I Love Myself Not (Part 1)
Do I? Do you? Say, "I love myself." Right now. See how it gives you the absolute willies? It's exceptionally uncomfortable to say that. Try looking in the mirror and saying that. Barf. It makes me think of the Stuart Smalley character from Saturday Night Live, and I just cannot take myself seriously. Cannot. What does it EVEN MEAN to love yourself? I give myself permission to take Continue Reading
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