The Women I recently read a book called The Women by Kristin Hannah. It is told from the point of view of Frankie, a nurse who enlists in the Army during the Vietnam War. At this point, women weren’t able to do much in the military, but they were able to work as nurses. Frankie
Seeds in Soil As we near the end of winter, I am tired! I feel this exhaustion in all areas of life: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. Winter is a dark season and colder than the other three. The weather outside affects each of us inside, especially if you already deal with mental health struggles. For
A foundation is “a basis upon which something stands or is supported”, “an underlying base or support”, and “a body or ground upon which something is built up or overlaid”. Some synonyms are “support”, “backbone”, “cornerstone”, “base”, and “core”. It is something we have likely all heard of, as every house has one. Foundations can
My Word for 2023 At the end of every year, I choose a word that I want to represent the year to come. My words for 2022 were renewal and balance. (You can read more in “My Words for the Year”.) As 2022 came to a close, I began to think about my word for
Growth and Death I love when plants grow new leaves. Growth in general is such a beautiful experience, and I enjoy having a front row seat to watching my personal plants sprout. Each new leaf starts as a tiny bud, unfurls into a miniature version of its future self, and then continues to get bigger
As someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, and occasional panic attacks, I am knew I needed to create a mental health toolbox! (Read more about my mental health journey here and here.) I have most of the items on the list below in my home, but they are scattered around and sometimes hard to find.
What Does It Mean to Listen to Your Body? Did you know that your body is talking to you? I know that sounds a little crazy, but it actually has quite a bit to say. Are you listening to your body? Listening to your body is like listening to another person speak. But, instead of
As I wrote in a previous blog post, Tiny Seeds, “[One] thing a seed has to have in order to grow is soil. The type of soil varies based on the seed’s specific needs. Many seeds thrive in dark soil, such as potting soil. Some can live in rocky soil; others, such as baby’s breath,
When you think of the word failure, how would you define it? According to Wikipedia, failure is “the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended outcome, and it may be viewed as the opposite of success,” and Merriam-Webster defines it as “falling short.” No matter how a person explains failure, it typically
Ideas for Mental Health Month May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time of the year when we become more aware of how many people struggle with mental health. If you want ideas for Mental Health Month, I recommend starting with self-care. I have battled for years with anxiety and depression, and something I’ve