And It Comes to an End

Although there have been some struggles this year, there have also been some pretty amazing experiences. Unfortunately, we can't have one without the other, right?

It's easy to lose sight of things that went well when we get caught up in our junk. I look forward to what 2017 will bring; I'm sure it'll be the best year yet!

This month has been crazy busy... As is every December!

My best friend got engaged.... ahhhhhh!! It was a surprise engagement and planned perfectly. Congrats, TwinneR and Kim!

Our family decided to do things differently this year and spend less on Christmas so we can spend more on vacations - making memories and focused on spending more time together is much more important than any gift.

I was reminded this month of the unconditional love our Lord provides, how when living in fear and it being the opposite of love, I am being deceived. 

How I am the co-creator of how things pan out in my life and they pan out the way they do for whatever it may be I need at that time. 

How commitment heals abandonment, honor heals shame and loyalty heals betrayal. 

How important it is to remind ourselves what it was like being a teenager, approaching our little ones with love and compassion. 

How many absofreakinlutely amazing supportive friends and family I have who tell and show me often. 

How giving back is so easy. 

How sometimes we just need to take a seat on the other side of the table and look at ourselves from a different perspective to truly understand just how perfect we are. 

How important it is not to care what others think. 

How collateral beauty ia real. 

How great my girlfriend is. 

And finally, the importance of quality time.

Kels, Miah and I spent a lot of time playing games, having dinners and what not with others and without. It was a good white Christmas. We are  thankful and blessed.

As this year comes to an end, count your lessons, blessings and love surrounding you, friends.

It's beautiful.

<3

And it's a WIN.. or Not.

Did you feel it... The tension, curiosity, and fear, of this election? It's been very energetically draining on many. As if people don't have enough on their plate to worry about. 

Like, what about our daily struggles? Who is working for that? The more I talk with people, the more I realize how many people are actually suffering. 

Why don't we talk about this? Can we start a conversation about it and how we can all help and support each other in this journey?

I've been listening to several books on tape during my fun trek up north daily and I've learned a few things I thought I might share.
1. You are not alone
2. Many times it's shame that keeps us in the dark
3. You are enough
4. We are here to connect and belong, it gives us purpose
5. Being vulnerable is brave, courageous and admirable
6. Wholeheartedness is real
7. It includes letting yourself be seen, getting in the arena whether you win or lose
8. Showing compassion to yourself and others - being kind to yourself is the most important things we can do
9. More of us numb than we know or dare to realize in fear of being seen. Fear of not being enough.
10. Perfection is the number one fault in humanity. We try to perfect ourselves, our children, our friends, our spouses and anyone else we think isn't fitting the mold
11. Say sorry. Own your story, faults and all, apologize and make an effort to fix what was wronged.
12. Never give up

Life can be tough sometimes, but one thing we have to remember is no situation remains the same. I struggle myself and have been a lot more lately with the whole job thang, among other things. I haven't been able to quite figure it out yet, but know it's a part of my growth. 

I am very thankful and blessed with an amazing love, baby girl, family and friends.

For those of you in the same boat, so are you. Be patient. 

And for those sailing away in peace, don't forget to share your love, compassion and support. Or even the tools you've learned along the way. 

We all get to be kind to one another, because we truly have no idea what type of battle(s) one may be facing. ((((HUGS))))

Wrapping up fall with another love celebration (Congrats Ash and Lindsay), Halloween, lots of birthdays, took Miah to her first full moon drum circle and finally a SD soccer tournament has been fun.

Now onto Christmas... CHRISTMAS! Can you believe it?! I hope everyone has safe and beautiful holidays.

<3