Posts tagged being gentle with yourself
Pausing With My (Uncomfortable) Feelings And an Invitation for You to Do It, Too
Pausing With My (Uncomfortable) Feelings And an Invitation for You to Do It, Too

Yesterday as a gentle rain tickled the windows, I cleaned and organized my studio and thought about what I wanted to write to you.

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Beauty is Important
Beauty is Important

I am filled with a swirl of thoughts and feelings. Maybe you are, too.

These days. They’re hard. This year has been hard. It continues to be hard.

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Planning Your Year, a Resource Round-Up (and Some Honest Thoughts)
Planning Your Year, a Resource Round-Up (and Some Honest Thoughts)

We’re already more than half-way into January. How have things been going for you so far?

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