What do I need? Is the first question that we should be asking ourselves… I have wadded through life always putting someone else first. Successfully in my Outlook, seen through my privilege now. Much of this is accessible through the privilege of never having to worry as a child about food, clothing or housing. My… Continue reading What Do You Need?
Author: Jackie
On My Mind…
Jan 8th 2022 I remember an anniversary I wish didn’t exist… Here is some of what came from these memories… 💔”4 years… It seems unreal that you have been gone from this world for 4 years already… I hate how I took advantage of time when you were here on earth. Always, thinking there was… Continue reading On My Mind…
Traditions
Do you have any family traditions? Thinking back on traditions that I grew up with, I remember the colonial influence. Such as Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, Easter. But I remember a sense of togetherness more so than religion or belief. I often wondered about the traditions that my family has taken part in and ones that… Continue reading Traditions
ReNew, Year.
I sit and reflect about a year around the Sun.I’m absolutely grateful for another year’s begun.This one’s different from any that once was. For time only goes in one direction when you’re amongst the deflection…Of what we need to rise above…The resurrection of…Individuality love…How each unique part comes together as one…Completing the circle of unity, community… Continue reading ReNew, Year.
Holiday Feeling
Every year for more than I can remember, I have seen and felt the opposite of what the holidays seems to be about.Joy, community and love all around, sharing the connection of belief and celebration of the freedoms bound. But there is something about Christmas Eve through all the joy and celebration, there’s an emotion.A feeling… Continue reading Holiday Feeling
EggEDnog
To whoever egged my house last night, I hope that doing so gave you some sort of peace and clarity. If it’s a cry for help, I’m listening? For I understand struggle. Truly, only understanding my own. I don’t know everyone’s struggle, I only know the ones who share. Where sharing is even censored or… Continue reading EggEDnog
Forever SIX 🐘
Today is Arya’s 8th Birthday🐘 I recall reading Arya’s home birth through Petras’ social posts. An amazing experience… One that I couldn’t do… One that sounded so peaceful. The way Childbirth should be celebrated and enjoyed. When possible without complications of course. Watching and reading the life of Arya and her entire family has been… Continue reading Forever SIX 🐘
Light Each Day
This is the place that helps ground me the most… The place that helps all the peripheral distractions fade away and allow me to live in the moment… It took me 21 years to realize that I deserve to be here now… Not tomorrow….Not next week….Not when I get to a specific place in my… Continue reading Light Each Day
Weihnachtsmarkt.
So I have been so busy preparing for multiple vendor Christmas Markets to share and shine the light and love I am feeling working my Color Street business. That time to write got away from me this week. But thankfully with all the Market talk William couldn’t help but reminisce on some amazing Christmas Markets… Continue reading Weihnachtsmarkt.
Wading Through The B.S. Towards Equality…
In the past I have facilitated and had the honour of being invited to welding camps and workshops for young women to try out welding. As well, learn about potential opportunities for a career in welding. That’s where myself and other women in welding volunteered to share our journeys. The whole purpose for guest speakers… Continue reading Wading Through The B.S. Towards Equality…