Wintering
My wintering. My slow down, listen, wonder, create, and play. I never thought I'd look forward to walks in the winter, let alone walks without dogs, music, or a book playing. A quiet walk with just me observing the trees, soaking in
When hard decisions and boundaries upset others.
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maybe we need to begin before we are ready
They are not ready for you or for this work. I hear some version of this a lot when talking with organizations about bringing the courage work to their teams. And I get it. I am the big scary soft skills - feelings,
Look at us changing the world!
I will never get to experience the pride of seeing my child score the winning goal or ace the test or be kind to a stranger or graduate or get the dream job or walk down the aisle to a
living boundaried
It can feel brutal when our boundary, or our no, disappoints or hurts someone. They are allowed their feelings. Their feelings are even valid. Most likely, they have those feelings because they were benefiting from us not having a boundary and always saying
It lies within us.
What we need to heal, to move forward, and even to forgive does not lie outside of us. It's in us. Is it harder without the accountability, without the I'm sorry, without the change on their part? Of course. And still, I promise, what
Authenticity is a huge part of my courage value
It's important to me that when I walk into a room or onto a stage or meet someone in person for the first time, I look like they expected - like they've seen online. I also hope I am who they
May you find what makes you marvel
Relish Marvel Gentle Savor Go lightly Soft Tender Calm Surrender Awe A list of words I have never really used to describe me or my life before the last few years. I suppose I thought the hustle, push, hard work, and tired were required of honoring my grit and passion. And made
Our enough just is, and more than that lies in love.
Comparison has stolen so much from me in the past. And I let it. Is my life enough? Am I doing enough? Am I fun enough? Am I successful enough? Do I have enough? Am I enough? I think I'm finally learning the only enough that needs any