Category Archives: Inspiration

Being Open

For someone who can be a bit obsessive about controlling a situation (I call it enjoyable meticulous planning) social media can be intimidating.  It’s putting yourself out there, on the interwebs, for anyone to see/critique/judge.  (They say, “Only put on the internet what you wouldn’t mind having on a billboard.) I’ve only ever kept aContinue reading “Being Open”

Small Joys

Wanted to share this great blog entry from Ashley Forrer Wellness.  She has some great suggestions for small things to add to your daily routine to continue to bring more joy to your day.  Enjoy! ———————————— Happy Friday! I wanted to close out the week by sharing a few things I’ve been adding in smallContinue reading “Small Joys”

Do Less Today

I often find myself rushing around trying to get more into my day.  Thinking ahead two or three or more steps, maybe even thinking two days ahead, I forget to just stop and smell the roses for a second, abandoning the present moment. One of the many reasons I love my job as a massageContinue reading “Do Less Today”

You Have a Gift

Yes, you! Some people are born with an amazing talent that they can develop and share with the world, like singing, dancing, acting, leading, creating Power Point docs… Others may feel like they were less endowed with talent.  They’re less likely to try out for sports, less likely to feel special in some way, lessContinue reading “You Have a Gift”

Good Morning, Sunshine

I am an early riser.  I haven’t always been, but in the last 10 years, yes.  The coffee pot is set to brew at 5:30 AM and most mornings I’m awake before it’s done. Early mornings are when my energy is fresh and clear.  Yesterday’s successes and failures are a closed chapter.  Now, it’s justContinue reading “Good Morning, Sunshine”

Give It Some Time

I’m trying to make new friends.  It’s an awkward thing to do as an adult.  Even harder as an introvert… It’s pretty easy when we’re kids, right?  Everything is simpler.  We haven’t had time to develop self-doubt.  It’s just, “Wanna play?”  “Sure!”  Great.  Friends for life. In the U.S., culture and marketing inundates us withContinue reading “Give It Some Time”