Reflections on my healing journey
Tarot has been helping me process my trauma. I keep pulling the moon card. Reminds me of Lana's song, Wild at Heart, off her new album. Once, someone on Twitter asked me why I did Tarot and if I believed in it. I think of Tarot as a tool and not as it may be … Continue reading Tarot as a Tool for Trauma
Learning my love language has improved my ability to self care. When I reflect on activities that made me feel the best and were the best for me, I realize that I had not been doing self-care for myself like I thought I had. The reason is the best self-care won't make other areas in … Continue reading Love Languages as Self-Care
I decided to start scheduling time on Friday evenings to chat with a friend. Either on the phone or zoom, it is a nice way to end the week and I don't usually have any plans outside of the house. Many of my friends live a great distance from me and it is a good … Continue reading Making Time to Check-in With Friends as Self Care
This new year, I reflected on how good it felt to be sober and how I felt when I wasn't sober. I did not go wild and drink a lot of alcohol and hang out with friends. Instead, I stayed home and had some wine while watching a movie. Some of my best New Year's … Continue reading Choosing Sober in 2022
From pothos to mint Last night, the house plants were moved inside from the deck. Here in Minnesota, when the temperature drops below 40 degrees at night, we take the more sensitive plants indoors and cover the outside ones with sheets to protect them from frost. It prolongs the color and life of flowers and … Continue reading Adjusting to Change
It is important to prioritize spending time making things or getting things for yourself to feel more comfortable. Life is about the little things, like a soft blanket, warm socks, and a comfortable chair. It kinda ruins the mood to have cold toes. Small things we can do to make our lives more comfortable are … Continue reading Creature Comforts
Why not treat yourself to your favorite snack this weekend? I work as a Special Education Para. That means, I have lunch duty! Everyday I help the young children with their lunches and the packaging. I also support one of my students with behavior and all the children to follow the cafeteria rules. One day … Continue reading What is Your Favorite Snack?
Live Your Dream One thing I like most about being a para is having time to talk with the children. Teachers will sometimes ask me to look after their class for a few minutes while they are out of the room. Most often, they ask me if I mind them going to the bathroom! It … Continue reading Be a YouTuber
Gratitude for What We have Let’s spend a few minutes thinking about the things we appreciate in our life, at this moment. When I meditate on the things I am grateful for, I find it is easier to be positive the rest of the day. We can find things to be grateful for everyday! In this … Continue reading Appreciation
Being Mindful of Change The week before the corona virus disrupted everything, my school was on spring break. I am thankful I had time to visit with friends and family and we were able to enjoy ourselves with food and drink and experience something new together. Reflecting on those times of pleasurable company and activity … Continue reading Growth and Disruption
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