A Journey in Review, Post 51: Stop Comparing

A Journey in Review, Post 51: Stop Comparing

I’m glad I wrote about how I beat myself up, because it’s a reminder to be kind to myself, to stop comparing with a heart of impatience, fear, and disappointment.

A Journey in Review, Post 50: Surprising

A Journey in Review, Post 50: Surprising

Another surprising thing for me was the serenity I found when I released the need to control and made peace with simply showing up for whatever the day would bring.

A Journey in Review, Post 49: Ambiguity

A Journey in Review, Post 49: Ambiguity

Allow yourself to float from joy to sorrow, or just stand in a bittersweet swirl of all the big emotions.

A Journey in Review, Post 48: Choices and Regrets

A Journey in Review, Post 48: Choices and Regrets

You have choices. You can’t avoid regrets, but some regrets are harder to carry. Be mindful as you choose. 

A Journey in Review, Post 47: We Also Protect

A Journey in Review, Post 47: We Also Protect

And you might ask yourself, “Why am I here?”

I might answer, “To protect them.”

A Journey in Review, Post 46: Find Your Anchor

A Journey in Review, Post 46: Find Your Anchor

I can’t say this strongly enough. On this journey, the ship is littered with all the things that will trip you up: anger, disappointment, despair, and helplessness. It’s important to mindfully find your anchor: acts, objects, people, or whatever brings you peace if not comfort, ease if not relief.