As I sit here and reflect on the past year, I see a change in myself. I feel strong, I feel different, I feel empowered. It is unreal how grief can affect your psyche. So much doubt enters your thoughts. Some days, I feel like I’m on summer break. Other days, I feel like I’mContinue reading “Reflection….”
Tag Archives: Grief
Growth in life
Grief and self-love has blessed and afforded me the luxury of becoming my own best friend. I’ve always spent a lot of time alone. Through the loss of my brother, my dog, my business and beauty school, my students, clients, employees and my identity I have learned some lessons in self-worth and preservation. This yearContinue reading “Growth in life”
It’s been awhile
My heart has been heavy and I’m surprised that I haven’t written. Currently, I’m carrying for eight 4 week old golden retriever puppies. It’s always been a very humbling experience to assist in delivery and care for the puppies. It definitely lights up my life. Not working full time allows me time to give toContinue reading “It’s been awhile”
Skin health and self-love
Stress, grief, lack of sleep, over exfoliation and damage from the sun are all things that have an impact on the health of our skin. It is important to remember to take time to truly care about ourselves. Cleansing, exfoliation, proper extractions and toning, moisturizing and using sunblock are going to be the best regimenContinue reading “Skin health and self-love”
Tears from my soul
Tears to cry A soul challenged for strength Memories play over and over in my head like a vhs or cassette tape Bring his joy and laughter into myself as he is a part of me Believe in self love Breathe and do the work The loss is great Let him live through me LoveContinue reading “Tears from my soul”
Loss
My heart hurts. The pain isn’t sharp it’s gaeping. Like I’m gasping for air. My brother died yesterday. I hear nothing. I hear peace. I hear family members voices. I hear sadness, tears, prayers, anger and judgement. He is no longer lost. I’m reminded of things my brother taught me like brushing my teeth inContinue reading “Loss”
Major declutter…note to self
Why is letting stuff go so difficult, at times, emotionally? What am I afraid of? Am I afraid of the extra time that I’ll have not moving things from one place to another. Am I afraid of the extra space that I will have to simplify my life. Or….is it the unknown? Am I afraidContinue reading “Major declutter…note to self”
A Dog’s Love
A dog’s love is so pure. It remains one of the greatest love’s that I think we will ever know. Sometimes I feel like she looks into my soul…She loves me no matter my weight, what clothes I wear or if my my teeth a brushed in the morning. Raising golden retrievers couldn’t give meContinue reading “A Dog’s Love”
The Beauty Mark 