It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
We have all had those moments. The ones where we raise our voices at our children and threaten them within an inch of their lives. The times where our kids are manipulative little midgets and we cannot take another second of it. The moments when we are absolutely certain that nothing exists between their ears except air and perhaps a little bit of lint. The times where you want Calgon to take you really freaking far away…
Preparing For Explosive Growth
In so many areas of my life, I am preparing for (and hoping for, and working towards) explosive growth! The opportunity for me to do so much good in the world has just been completely amplified…
What Is Your Negative Space Telling You?
Your “negative space” holds critical information about who you are and what you want. It is the gateway to your passions and your purpose. Paying attention to that space in between the obligations and the chaos can dramatically shift how we perceive our every day lives. It can generate happiness and positive energy if nurtured.
Surviving vs. Thriving
It will also include scheduled time to reconnect with my husband; because you would be surprised how little two busy/distracted people can communicate when they have other things on their mind. If we allow it, days can go by without us saying much else to each other besides “who is driving Brenna home, did you pay the mortgage, what’s for dinner, what time is your soccer game, etc.” I don’t care what you say, a strong marriage is not built on a foundation of “what’s for dinner.” Lack of communication causes breakdowns. Breakdowns cause resentment. I’m all about trying to keep things happy, happy, happy…
So Much to Share!
I’m working from my deck today. The sun still has that August strength, but the air is crisp and cool; a paradox. A harbinger of environmental change. Two natural elements battling it out for control. My psyche, as of late, is like this weather; two mindsets battling it out. I always have a tough time at the end of the summer. I am most at peace by the ocean, so the Ocean Side of me does not want the summer to end. The ocean is where I am happiest, where I do my best thinking, where I gain the most clarity, where I feel most at home, and where I spend most of my free time in the summer. I mourn the end of summer when it hits, and come September, without fail, I can feel myself slipping into a brief, yet powerful funk. Yet, the Practical Side of me knows that I don’t have a choice: the seasons must change and it is time to transition (albeit abruptly) back into the world of hectic schedules, homework, school sports, and shorter days. So, my body, mind, and soul are at odds with each other and I find myself squeezing every last drop out of summer’s toothpaste…
Things My Mom Knows
The mother-daughter relationship can be one of the most emotionally charged ones around. While it can be a tremendously fulfilling relationship, it can also be an explosive powder-keg of wills. Varying with age, the relationship can be positive or prickly, close or...
Women Helping (and Relating To) Women
Women. We're a quirky bunch, aren't we? There is a certain complexity in being a woman. We can love with a capacity that seems almost unfathomable, and then two minutes later, we want to claw someone's eyes out. We can find so much joy in building others up, and by...
The Self Esteem Tsunami: A Summer Camp Success Story
This being my first-ever full-day camp, I was honestly quite pleased with the results. The partnership of Self Esteem Through Art with Drama Kids worked really well, and this pairing has the potential to be HUGE if we can focus and put in some hard work. We also had a phenomenal group of kids; a great mix of ages, genders, talents, and confidence levels. Everyone brought something to the table at the beginning of the week, whether it was sense of humor, creativity, or leadership skills, and left at the end of the week with something extra.
Why Did the Woman Stop Masturbating?
This post is about missed opportunities. It is about fear. It is about the gremlins that live in our heads, robbing us of so much joy and so much goodness. It is about the mistruths that take up residence in the recesses of our psyches, and the subsequent dreams that...
See the Pretty Swan
While chaperoning my daughter's 2nd grade field trip last week, I got to be one with nature for a couple hours. As nature is prone to do, it gave me pause and spawned some deeper thoughts. The setting for this week's thoughts was the Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary....
Social Media Detox, Part II
It's happened again. I spent a day alone at the beach yesterday. A much, much needed day alone. Just me, my iPod, a journal, my camera, and my thoughts. I walked. I thought. I daydreamed. I reflected. And, I came upon the very tangible realization that I need another...
I’m Worried About You
Hey, you! Pssstt! Yes, YOU! Come over here, please. I am beckoning you closer. Yes, even closer still. We need to be knee to knee for this conversation -- because it is going to be deep and a little uncomfortable, for both of us. I want to talk to you about something...