Starting A New Holiday Tradition: Honoring Your Instincts
In the United States, THE HOLIDAYS are upon us, and most of the world will be celebrating big holidays in the next month. What most people think of as “the most wonderful time of the year,” can actually by quite painful for a lot of us. Whether it is the stress of trying to have […]
What Is My Point?: Finding Purpose and Finding Hope
“Hi, I’m Alisha and I tell the important stories.”
One of the things that has helped me through the hardest times is figuring out a point to my life, a purpose, a driving theme that isn’t connected to my roles, or job, or financial status. I used to call myself a teacher, but then I wasn’t. I am a writer, but that’s just what I do for work. I ask myself, “what is the thing that gives me life that isn’t related to money or media or my relationship status?”
What Do I Need? Reconnecting to Your Personal Needs
Often in the busyness and the business of our days, we become disconnected from our bodies and our needs. When we finally get some time to breathe, our bodies will start yelling to get our attention. Here are some quick questions you can ask yourself to check in with your personal needs.
Another Weekend . . .
Weekends can be hard. Here are some fun links to lighten your weekend.
Please Put the Oxygen Mask On Yourself First
Most of us don’t know how to trust ourselves anymore, but our bodies and souls still know what we need. It is expected and needful that we put our own oxygen mask on first. We can’t help and love others if we are dying from lack of oxygen. This truth sunk deep into me as we took off for Arizona.
You Are Enough
I just wanted to tell you that you are enough.
For some reason, we have a hard time believing that. I just want to tell you that you are. Right here, right now, you are enough. Even if you feel like a complete mess. The epic journey of life seems to really be about learning to trust and love yourself. But that seems so hard. Here are some things you can do to start building your relationship with yourself.
Announcing Love Rice Season 2: Happy Birthday Bloom!
Love Rice Season 2 is here!! We wanted to stop and celebrate our first birthday with the amazing stories of some of our members. That is really what BLOOM is all about, helping women know who they are and find their path to healing and improvement. Our tribe isn’t afraid to figure things out. We love you, and we love your stories. Thanks for making our first year of business so amazing. It is our profound honor to know you.
Weekend Wonderlink
Here is some inspiration for your weekend from Marie Forleo and Glennon Doyle Melton. Their words really resonated with us. We hope they will bring some comfort and some strength.
Feeling Anxious About The Long Weekend?
How is today going? Heading into a long weekend can be amazing, and sometimes it can be anxious. If you feel like you are swirling and nervous about this weekend, here is a quick thing you can do to check back into your body and get centered.
Five Practical Steps To Becoming More Emotionally Resilient
Resiliency is a key character trait of people who come through hard times as stronger more compassionate people. Resiliency simply means the ability to adapt to stress and difficult situations. Now if only it were that simple to be resilient.