This week my oldest child turned 13! 🙀 There are so many changes and emotions involved as our kids grow into a young adults. Navigating it is just hard, for the child and the parent. I just wish I could do a Vulcan Mind Meld and transfer all the strength and resilience of my 41 … [Read more...]
Optimism for the Realist
There are a lot of people going through trials right now. Are you one of them? When you're suffering, having a support system is so important. It makes me sad when I see someone reaching out, desperate just for a listening ear, but at the same time apologizing for sharing their … [Read more...]
Essential Oils & Emotions Part 3: We Need Emotions
Fact of life: Emotions can hurt. Sometimes you just want them to stop, right? Why do we need all these feelings anyways? Psst... the usual disclaimer: I am not a physician and this is not medical advice. We aren't speaking of mental illness, only the emotions which we ALL have. … [Read more...]
Essential Oils and Emotions, Part 2: About Emotional Patterns
Have you ever told yourself "I'm NEVER going to act that way again!"? Maybe you lost your temper, or clammed up instead of saying what you needed to say. You said next time would be different for sure... until the next time came and it all played out the same way? 🤦♀️ "Never … [Read more...]
Essential Oils & Emotions Series: Part 1
Ah, Sweet Emotion. (Sorry, as an 80's kid I just had to drop the Aerosmith reference.) 😂 Emotions can be sweet, but they can also drive a person a little nuts... right? I'm an INFJ personality type, so I feel the emotions of those around me too. Even if you don't know what … [Read more...]