Sometimes the weight of the world gets heavy…. Especially when your perspective broadens. Where a clear mind can prioritize all the thoughts and obligations and a clouded mind can struggle with that. My definition of depression, whether it’s postpartum, isolation or other induced depression, is thinking or looking at all the things in one’s life… Continue reading All The Things
Many Shoes
“Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world.”Marilyn Monroe [1] “Give a girl the correct footwear and she can conquer the world.”Bette Midler [2] “Each pair of shoes is a tool that supports you in the many roles on life’s journey.”JEMI Regardless of the title worn from one moment to another,… Continue reading Many Shoes
Valentine
What is the definition of Valentine…Is it the possession of “Be Mine”…The fairy tale…It’s actually more like a gale…When you commit on trying not to fail…But really it’s all about the tale…Of two people who wish to prevail…On a journey through life’s Vail… Grateful for all the failure and struggle of relationships of the past.… Continue reading Valentine
Forward
We made it through the first month of 2022. Proud of everyone putting one foot in front of another on whatever their Journey holds. Life’s not easy, relative to everyone. So making sure we take the time to enjoy ourselves daily is key. Truly grateful for a challenge I was introduced to. Of doing something… Continue reading Forward
What Do You Need?
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?
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