Journal entry from the top of the mountain after my walk up: Morning walk at my local mountain to clear my mind and help me work through some of my most pressing thoughts. Nature has a special way of making everything else melt away so that I can be present. The sounds of the animals... Continue Reading →
Control one thing
"When it all gets a little fast and confusing, when my mind is swirling, I try to just focus on one thing to do well." I've been struggling a bit lately. I feel like I have a thousand things on the go and like I'm not really moving forward with any of them. Just kind... Continue Reading →
Some nights
"Some nights it just doesn't work out." We've all been there. The mood is shit. Nothing seems to be going right. Bad stuff keeps compounding. The signs are there. Less sleep last night. Longer day. More rushed afternoon duties. Feeling drained. Then just as it all seems to be turning around, another little spanner in... Continue Reading →
Parenting in tough times
How can I help Amy more in this tough time? What extra support and help can I give her when she asks for advice? It's no surprise that the already super tough parenting gig got that little bit tougher in the Pandemic. Our youngest, Hazel, has been a handful for these first few months and... Continue Reading →
Slow it down
I recently caught my mind absolutely racing with so much information and decisions that I was in a complete mental fluster. I was struggling to concentrate or focus on just one of the thoughts at a time. I could feel my heart rate increase and my breathing get shallower. It can feel like it's going... Continue Reading →
Inspired Lion 