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A Note to the Woman on Laguna Beach

A Note to the Woman on Laguna Beach

A note to the woman on the beach, last week:I just hope you know you are free to start over.You are free to breathe deep, take the leap, and try new things.You are free to brave these new unknowns,not perfectly, or even effortlessly, but honestly.For even here, in these unknowns,your restless hea...
You are Allowed to be Tender, Too

You are Allowed to be Tender, Too

When you have done all you can do,and the only thing leftis to keep breathing through,trust:taking this moment to processis enough.The hours will go on,and in time, the clouds will open up.You will slowly learn to trust:you do not always have to bethe strong one.You have found that restdoes not c...
An Anonymous Letter: Though Things are Changing

An Anonymous Letter: Though Things are Changing

Here’s some of the letter I just sent to the one who shared her story with me. Details of the story have been removed.Hi ____,...I am so sorry for all of the uncertainty you’re having to deal with right now. I can imagine it’s heavy on your heart. And to experience this over and over again, has t...
You Are Allowed to Pace Yourself

You Are Allowed to Pace Yourself

You are free to challenge yourself while also being gentle with yourself.If you’re wanting the long journey, and if you desire the good things that take time, you will need endurance. Endurance requires pacing. You don’t have to respond to everything right away.You don’t have to figure everything...
Courage Comes in Many Shapes

Courage Comes in Many Shapes

So much has changedsince this time last year,and yet, here you are,learning to be courageousdespite your fears.And yes,there are still many unknownsbut never discredithow you’ve already grown.Never forget the graceyou found on the journey.Never be ashamedif you’re still healingand learning.Rememb...
There is Still Room in This Life to Make Meaningful, New Connections

There is Still Room in This Life to Make Meaningful, New Connections

there will be peoplewho move on without you,and people you admiredthat you can no longer look up to,and there will also begaps in the treeswhere the wind blows throughand reminds you:no matter the betrayalor the rejection,there is still room in this lifeto make meaningful,new connections.and ther...