So I usually get my inspiration to write blog posts weeks in advance and I’ll write a series. For the month of October, that has not been the case. As a result, I feel compelled to pull back the veil today and share with you something that happened very recently that humbled me and in […]
When you want to do something, a goal, a desire…what is your motivation? What makes you excited to be alive? Is it for the glow the task will bring you as you further your life’s mission and gain experience and knowledge or is it to gain adulation and praise from others? Are we driven […]
The other day I was stressed out, frustrated and well, just done! The morning had been chaos from the time I opened my eyes and I was convinced that was going to be the tone of the day. As I love to start the day with a good argument, the husband and I got into […]
So you are walking along, minding your own business and it happens. You are blindsided by someone, some circumstances that you were (or weren’t in most cases) prepared for. You are hurt, angry, frustrated, discouraged. That feeling burns in your chest, your stomach…your head starts to throb. You begin to question yourself, your circumstances, your […]
There are days that I cannot, no matter how hard I try, to find the good and positive that surrounds me. I think we all have days like that, the “nothing is going right, everything is going wrong…I’m Eeyore” kind of day. Here is a very recent example from Chez Garrett: I took all three […]
I am a rocker chick. I spent a good portion of the late 1980s and early 1990s working with a local rock band as a manager and roadie and could run with the best of them. Hairbands were my preference and specialty (although I did enjoy alternative classics from Depeche Mode, the Cure and Suzie, […]
So it’s morning…alarm may or may not go off (no judgment from me). You are conscious, lying there and you have a choice: approach the day either in a positive or negative mindset. How are you wired to view the day, your life and the world will impact the circumstances, opportunities, and experiences you have…so […]
Music is not just an art but a universal language. Music can convey emotions like happiness, anger, love, disappointment, etc. – in ways simple words cannot. Through the pairing of melody, harmony, and words, thoughts, and feelings are transformed into stories. These narratives bring to life the innermost parts of the self through vulnerability and […]
What makes you who you are? This may be an uncomfortable question for most – to strip down to bare bones. First, you should think about the context of my question. Am I asking you about what physically makes you who you are or am I going deeper? Dig deep, look deep, what does the […]
“We will see you when everything returns to normal,” is a phrase that I have seen and heard multiple times in the past two months. As a parent, daughter, teacher, business owner, friend, and sister, I understand the logic and can rationalize why our world has shut down. I can also rationalize the importance of […]
I didn’t want to get up this morning. I have been told many times that waking up at the same time every day, regardless of circumstances, helps with coping with stress and gives the person time to consciously decide how they will approach their day albeit positive or negative. I didn’t get up on time, […]
Life is interesting. Each day comes with its own set of joys, sorrows, challenges and big wins…an emotional roller coaster set by what is around us and how we think and feel. The same can be said for each person that walks this planet. We are all individuals, one of a kind, wondrously made with […]
What are these invaders, what is the impact and why should we care? I heard it all the time…“It is just in your head!” I was in an abusive relationship and when we would have an “incident” and I had a reaction – that was the standard response. Not pleasant or true but it became […]
Every year, we hear the same motto, “New Year, New You”…well, while that may be a good sentiment to start fresh with the beginning of the year, it also implies that what makes you who you are needs a complete makeover. I don’t know about you, but while I have regrets in my life, it […]