Author: The Wild Gems

Let’s change the look to feel.

There’s a difference.

I’m more focused on what my home feels like than its overall appearance.

My home is comfort, safe, loving, where people can come over and feel at ease.

The energy that my home carries is very important to me.

I do strive to make it a place of love where that’s felt consciously and unconsciously.

What that looks like is…..somewhat of a minimalist design. No room is overcrowded.

I have visible green plants that are noticed once you walk in……natural light….the kitchen window is usually cracked….photos of places we love to be, art, a few crafts on display from my kids.

Earthy tones and colors. A few real life “flaws” (chipped paint, toys laying around, markers and crayons scattered currently on the table I’m writing at).

When friends visit I like playing soft music in the background. Usually jazz type. I may light one candle too.

Like I mentioned previously…..my home vibe is so important to me. This is the home that homes my children. And the home that welcomes my guests.

Whenever we go on a trip I always put my hand on the wall and tell our home to be good, enjoy the peace and quiet for a little bit and that I love it.

Then I kiss the wall.

I love our home and I believe others can feel that love when they walk in.

In short, it’s almost like a release for me.

It’s like emptying my brain bin to make more space for more learning and growing.

Overall I blog because I want to help and inspire others in some way, especially my children.

I may not have a large following but I know ripples can travel very far.

Having that knowledge is enough.

Heavy actually. I feel heavy.

My mom is currently taking care of her dying mom and that has taken a complete toll on her. It’s very difficult for her to witness her mom deteriorate and her family is being nothing but a bunch of bullies. It makes me so mad and sad for her.

My sister in law (my two kids birth mother) is currently having a manic episode and in the mental hospital. She’s been calling my husband leaving the most obscene voicemails. It’s incredibly triggering. How badly I want to just go off on her but obviously I can’t.

The world just is sad. Propaganda is everywhere and many can’t see it. Its frustrating. So much separation, so many labels, people intentionally provoking and for what? Humanity is something else. Super cliche but where is the love????

TMI – but I’m also in the phase before “my moon water” in other words — my period. Completely taboo to talk about women bleeding every month bit WE DO. And so currently my emotions are high, I’m very in touch with others and as I mentioned…..it’s just heavy.

If you made it this far, I appreciate it.

My blog is typically very positive, thought provoking, and encouraging.

However today I’m going to be honest with what’s going on today. And yesterday I was taking a shower and I was thinking how badly I want to be petty sometimes. Being the “bigger person” sometimes is annoying. I want to be petty and childish and just go off!!

But truth be told, it’s just not worth my energy or time and I know.

That felt great lol.

Incredibly important. It’s vital.

This question to me is like — how important is oxygen to you?

However, if you ask a child that question their response would probably be I don’t know. But there answer would only be I don’t know because they don’t have that awareness yet.

Just like oxygen gives you life, your spirit gives you life.

Just like anything, it’s a part of YOU worth tuning into and strengthening.

Your spirit is not something on the outside, it’s something you tap into. You become aware of this driving force, this power, and you give your gratitude.

You aren’t you without your spirit.

And think, we don’t own oxygen, it is gifted to us by the trees and even the oceans.

Your spirit as well is a gift. And that gift is gifted from God.

When I’m tired I sleep.

When I’m stressed or overwhelmed I say NO.

I don’t do things I don’t want to do.

I take my time.

I’m not friends with “the hustle” or “the grind”.

I get rid of stuff, and I get rid of stuff often (donate actually, but I get of stuff that no longer serves)

I read.

I pay attention to my seasons.

I take time for myself.

I love self care.