At the end of the day, I was not being asked about the television shows I watch, the dance challenges I get lost in or other ways I decompress from the day. I was being asked if it’s possible to find the balance between mindless strolls through the aisles of Target and deep exploration into how we think and feel.

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to love yourself REALLY badly?

When it seems like NOTHING is coming from our effort, it can be easy to give up on ourselves. But what if NOTHING is really an opportunity for MORE.

There will always be bumps in the road. Some of those bumps will cause you to trip and fall. But what matters most is that, no matter how many times you fall, you get up, dust yourself off and move forward again…even if you are moving a little slower than before. It is not about pace, it is about remaining consistent as you do the work to create the life you desire.

Instead of waiting for the right time or place to give yourself with a small token of love, appreciation, support or gratitude, why not choose now to say, “Hey! You are worthy!”

Reminder: No matter what anyone else is going through, your experiences matter and deserve to be acknowledged.

When we have a a vision for what we want, it can be challenging to release the inclination to control the process. But release we MUST!

Feeling “off” but not sure WHY? You may want answers, but they aren’t always necessary for your healing.

The best bet often feels like that one that prevents the potential for disappointment, failure and the like.

But the truth is that when we let ourselves off the proverbial hook and choose to go with avoiding uncomfortable experiences, we are choosing what is safe, NOT what is BEST.

Looking back, I am both grateful for the time I was able to give to my mother and the lessons I have embraced (YEARS LATER) as a result of those last months of her life. And I know she would be proud of the woman who stands today, strong enough to know better so she can do better.

It can be challenging to believe you have what it takes and move with that (unshakable) belief…ESPECIALLY when questioned by someone you care about/respect.

But why?

REST, to me, is about giving ourselves permission to honor who and where we are, to lean into an ease that then allows us to be both connected to self and healthily productive. 

REST does not have to be a night away. It simply has to be time WITH…YOU. 

Yes. Logic is important, but when we ignore our feelings altogether, we create blocks that keep us from living a life that feels empowered, inspired and authentic.

The first step toward healing relationships is acknowledging where mistakes have been made...in YOUR actions.

What would happen if you stopped waiting on permission from others to live your life and just made the decision to LIVE?

When you look at your feelings and explore how you respond to and treat others, you are taking steps to strengthen relationships.