A good 24

Last Saturday was a wonderful day. Had a peaceful morning with my little girl, then the 3 of us headed out to the city for the day. She napped on the way, there was no rain. We got there and grabbed good coffee then walked to the ocean, then to a park, then sushi, then another park and meeting friends, then the drive home and another nap for both of us. Made granola, puttered around, simple dinner and baby to bed, then a movie night with my husband. Glorious.

Thoughts

We need to learn how to distinguish between our original thoughts and those that are inherited. One easy way is that our own original thoughts rarely need defending, but the inherited ones usually do. I learned this from Jan Phillips, author of Marry Your Muse.

If I can do this, then I can radiate my authentic self into the world. This is important to me.

Lessons

Learning and relearning some life lessons these days. Being happy is a choice and I can happy or miserable anywhere. There are always pros and cons to living somewhere. Self care is so important and actually is more selfless than selfish as it allows me to serve others better.

Bite-sized insights from a busy mom

Insight of the day: If you think about it, do it and do it now before you forget.

Ass Kick

Sometimes life just kicks you in the ass repeatedly and you have to ask yourself "What the hell am I suppose to learn that I am not learning?" And then, like, learn that thing.

Go Go Stop

I sometimes think the way to ward off depression is to stay busy. But then I get really wiped out. And what's wrong with a little depression? As long as it doesn't last for too long. But getting out of it can be really hard. Everything goes in cycles anyways, our moods, energy, the weather, the seasons, the tides.

Widening the circle

Since moving to a new home a few months ago, I find I am meeting and hanging out with people I may never have before. This has brought up some realizations about myself. Most of my close friends before were a lot like me. Some of my new friends have a lot of differences and this sometimes makes me uncomfortable as I compare myself to them. It is also awesome because I am able to see how some people are not as ultra sensitive or neat or into dancing than me, for example. Variety IS the spice of life and I am excited to be meeting different people, exploring my own limitations and learning from others.