We all have our stories don’t we? The ones that begin with “I am…” These are powerful stories. Some of which we were given and bought into. Some of which we created based on meaning and context that was quite often limited at the time. And yet, we carry these stories with us. They influence how we see ourselves, others and the life that we are leading. These stories help us create our beliefs which in turn influence our choices…
Ever have a ‘who me?’ moment? You know, where you can’t believe someone just said that about you? I had 2 last week that have inspired this post that were almost identical. This of course, set me to mulling it over in my head and journaling about it to sort it all out. All it was, was a little side comment from someone. They simply said ‘Bonnie never gets upset, she’s always got it together even at the end of…
Quick disclaimer: If you are someone who is completely satisfied with your life then this post is probably not for you. Feel free to click on a different post or go get some ice-cream, have a nap or whatever catches your fancy. For the rest of us, I have a tip that will literally (and I mean that in the truest sense of the word) change everything. Yes…EVERYthing. I’m not kidding or exaggerating even a little. It’s easy. It’s free….
You may have heard me say that most of us need to be far more gentle with our selves than we generally are. Heck, I may have even said it to you directly. I’m a BIG believer that we ought to treat ourselves as nicely (or better) than we would treat any one else. Unfortunately, that often is not the case. There seems to be this weird perception that there some badge of honor for abusing ourselves. You know what…
Dear Beautiful Souls; I see you and I see you’re afraid, in pain, in fear and wondering just the hell is going on. It’s been a long week? Month? Couple of months? Years? I see you. There is a lot of angst, anger, hurt and worry happening right now. Fear is rearing its ugly head and it’s in a feeding frenzy right now. Let’s all take a collective breath shall we? I have spoken with many friends, a few clients…
Trust me, this is a real thing. And it’s awesome because anyone can join in and many do! There is absolutely no requirements except a negative, pessimistic, whiny, attitude, Mind you, with a dash of victim mentality you can really move up the ranks! How do you know if you are in the ‘it’s all crappy’ club? Check your mindset! What lens are you viewing the world through? Listen to how you talk to others and to yourself. Listen…
August 1 (and this week) is in many places considered a special time. Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh (pronounced Loo-NAS-ah), falls on Monday, August 1 this year. It is a holiday based in age-old Earth-based traditions. It is a celebration of the first harvests and when we first begin to notice the lengthening of the nights – just little. I’m sure you’ve noticed lots of local produce being available right? It’s so lush and beautiful. The sunflowers growing in my…
It’s happened to me, to friends, clients and I’m sure you have had at least some experience with life feeling like it’s crumbling around you. Where it seems to be falling apart no matter which direction you look. Work is a big ball of stress and craziness, you get a flat or the engine starts knocking, a fight with your partner, and with any luck you not only get a cold but break out. You feel like life is out…