Search for Inspiration

I have always been drawn to writing and began journaling at a very young age; most of my intention in journaling was to preserve the stories of my life. What I found after my late brother, Dan, passed was that writing helped me express what I was feeling, and then I was able to make sense of what was going on inside of me. After my late husband, Erik, also passed away, writing letters to loved ones that have passed was especially therapeutic for me. I began feeling a nudge to share my story, and a Blog felt like a way to do this in a way that didn't feel overwhelming. Because music has been such an integral part of my healing and growth, I include a song with each post. When it feels appropriate, at the end of some posts, I also share things I was inspired to do to help facilitate relief and continued growth for myself. If any of these things ping something inside of you that may help with your journey, I hope doing them in your unique way, you find what helps you where you are in every moment.

Photo provided by Patrick Tomasso

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Definitions

Understanding that it is natural for my beliefs and definitions to change as I evolve.

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Hope

After losing my hope to fear and worry, I learn to reach for Love and Light again.

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Looking Through The Eyes Of A Child

Appreciating the beauty around me and stopping to revel in memories of great joy.

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Being Present

Accepting the challenge to live every moment like it is my last.

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In My Dark Nights

Allowing myself to grieve so I can work through the sadness and embrace light and love moving forward.

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Staying In My Own Lane

Focusing my efforts on growth inward, so I can continue to move forward.

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I Choose Me

Working to find what brings me joy to avoid falling into fear.

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Labels

Learning not to let labels define me and understanding that it doesn’t matter what others think of me.

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Only Love Is Real

Embracing the light of love, to see the best in the world around me.

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Motherhood

Gaining a better relationship with my children after learning to let go a little bit.

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Thank Yourself

Learning to see the good in myself; working to let go of bad habits in my past so I can appreciate every moment.

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Judgements

Offering kindness and compassion to others in times of hardship.

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Good Intentions

Choosing to get to know myself and learning how to live the life I desire.

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Gossip

Rembering the damage gossip did to my family and being mindful not to get caught up in the lies of other people.

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When It’s My Time

Working to leave the world a better place and ensuring the people I love know that I will always be with them.

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Signs

Finding comfort and faith in the signs my loved ones, who have passed on, send to me.

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Returning To Me

Opening my eyes in grief to find hope an the opportunity to foster continued connection to my Loved Ones who have passed.

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This Isn’t The End

Overcoming the darkness and pain in my grief after my husband passed.