A journaling practice with my past + future selves...
Tag: motherhood
[Ritual] Tree of Purpose
There is an ancient story about Honi, known as the Circle Maker. One day, he saw a man planting a carob tree and asked him how long it would take to bear fruit. The man replied that it would take seventy years. Honi asked, “Are you certain you will live seventy years to eat from … Continue reading [Ritual] Tree of Purpose
Try the opposite
There’s an ancient Yoga sutra that goes: “When disturbed by negative thoughts, cultivate the opposite mental attitude.” This works for opposite energy (and actions) too. This practice is called Pratipaksha bhavanam—Cultivate the opposite. Good advice for so many situations in life in which we are seeking balance. When you’re feeling stagnant, stuck, blocked. Do the … Continue reading Try the opposite
The Seasons Within You
BIG NEWS!This year I published my first book, The Seasons Within You!!! For 5 years I have been developing this guidebook / journal and I am so pleased to have finally made my dream a reality!About The Seasons Within You: A woman's womb cycle consists of four phases. Each of these phases takes on its own energy … Continue reading The Seasons Within You
The Ultimate Formula for Asking for What You Need
I don’t remember how old I was or how I first learned the ultimate formula for asking, but I had to have been pretty young. I remember the paper tapped to the wall next to my bed with my gratefully proclaimed desires written in large awkward handwriting. And a handful of Good & Plenty candies … Continue reading The Ultimate Formula for Asking for What You Need
[True Story] Trust that it’s enough.
Last night I curled up in my bed and cried into my pillows until I was too tired to think. Life felt hard, overwhelming, my day was a carnival ride of first-timer mistakes and unknowns. I spent hours riding highs and lows. Wheel-spinning, head-banging, minutes fumbling my way through new assignments. Researching, writing, pacing, long-staring … Continue reading [True Story] Trust that it’s enough.
[Journaling] Time. Energy. Clarity. Peace.
Have you made an Energy Audit list lately? If you’re feeling depleted, disconnected, or resentful — then an Energy Audit list can help. You’ll discover what is leaching your energy, what patterns or obligations are no longer serving you. You’ll also clarify what types of activities, interactions, and habits support your finite energy and nurture … Continue reading [Journaling] Time. Energy. Clarity. Peace.
may it be here
May it be here, In this life that screams “Mom, Mom, Mom!” In the rushing breeze And noisy trees. May it be here, In my sweat, In my running shoes, In the storm that could soak us. May it be here, Between bursts of rationality, Probing themes of time and energy. May it be here, … Continue reading may it be here
dear Zipporah
Take a look While you are still Take in the humor, and the irony The twists of faith in everything The sky upon the hill Accept what it is, as what is and it will be more mysterious still but accepting it will set you free Don’t be afraid to move around, Till you feel … Continue reading dear Zipporah
Kenzie’s Desk 