Once Upon A Time
Once upon a time, I did what good Southern girls are supposed to do: I got married young and created the appearance of the perfect white-picket-fence life. We bought a three-bedroom “starter home,” got a dog and a cat, and began to plan for children. When the...What Do You Want?
Tell me, darling: What do you want? No. I’m not talking about unlimited books, a trip to Paris, a perfect relationship or a killer wardrobe that fits your (now) size 4 svelte body. I’m asking you what your heart most desires so that your soul can soar. Don’t get me...Hello, Darling. It’s OK.
Hello, darling. I want to tell you something: you’re doing fine. I know. I know. You had a “to do” list a mile long this week. No matter how much you get done – or don’t do – this week, it’s ok. Seriously. Repeat after me: “It’s OK. It will be OK.” Beating...Harnessing the Power of Routines
Have you been feeling a little stuck? Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed? I’m going to share with you a great tool for getting unstuck and combating overwhelm: harness the power of nourishing routines. I know, I know. Just the word “routine” sounds...
What Have You Done for You Lately
Hello, darling. How are you feeling this week? Are you going to give me the societal polite answer: “fine”? Which is wonderful if you’re really feeling fine, but if you just told me a little white lie (or maybe a big fat lie), let me tell you...
20 Pearls of Wisdom Discovered on the Path from 43 to 44
Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be 44. And this website is celebrating it’s 1st birthday. There is something super celebratory in using my own birth-date as the beginning point. It’s like having my very own fiscal year. The one thing I learn time and time...
And the First Thing to Surface: Dirt
Life is a funny thing. I went into my sabbatical with the primary intent of re-discovering my center. I’m happy to report that I found not only my center, but so much more. I’d love to tell you that the moment my sabbatical began, the heavens opened up the sun shone...
Quieting Your Inner Critic
Long before I began the journey to loving myself and my life, I felt as if I was constantly waging a battle with my Inner Critic. You know what I mean. That little voice inside me that belittled my food choices, what I was wearing, and how my hair looked on a regular...Steer Your Heart to the Truth
What do you want? It’s an innocuous question on the surface. A million times a day we make decisions: The black shoes instead of the brown. A tuna sandwich for lunch. An hour of reality TV and then an hour of reading before bed. When I think of that question, my...Darling…It’s Time
Hi, honey. It’s me, Debra. I know I haven’t written to you since the Valentine’s note I sent last month. I bet you thought I had forgotten about you. I haven’t in the least. I adore you, you know. In fact, even when you’re not directly in my thoughts or at the...
Swing Into a Life You Love
I have spent the bulk of this past week virtually unplugged. I’ve also been in bed before 9:30 almost every night this week, had a long lunch with a good friend, and lingered over a glass of wine while listening to work stories from my partner and his colleagues. At...
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