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How important is spirituality in your life?

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.

How do you practice self-care?

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.

What’s the oldest thing you own that you still use daily?

This precious moments bible.

I actually do have a memory bin with many old little keepsakes but that I actually still use daily or often would be that little Bible.

It’s so childlike, I love it.

What are you passionate about?

For me, I would say I am very passionate about doing the inner work.

Working on yourself, learning to love yourself, beginning to ask yourself more questions…..ABOUT YOURSELF.

Investigate your behaviors, your reactions, your responses…….there is just so much learn about who you are.

And when you begin to learn more about yourself you begin to better yourself. You begin to flourish, radiate, heal, and grow in a completely different way.

And that’s how you change the world if you’re really interested. You work on yourself.

It’s as simple as that.

Now I will add though, working on yourself is very hard. It’s opening all these doors that you locked and sealed without even knowing you locked and sealed. It’s difficult but I will say it’s worth it.

When you decide to embark on this journey I just want to remind you that you’re never alone.

How do you feel about cold weather?

*cringe*

I don’t like it.

I really don’t….that much.

I enjoy wearing jackets and hoodies….that’s fun and cute but overall I just really don’t enjoy being cold.

It’s funny because when I was younger I lived in Alaska for 4 years (5th grade to 8th grade) and I loved it. I loved the snow!

I loved sledding especially! As a child it was playful and fun. I’m laughing just reminiscing. Now I’m getting kind of sad.

They were fun times as a kid.

However being in my 30s now I just don’t want to be cold.

Well actually, I actually like sleeping when it’s a really cold because then I sleep deeply and I do love that.

Now I’m rambling, but you asked!

Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind.

There was a recent writing prompt that encouraged others to share when they are most productive….

AND truth be told I am so incredibly productive when I’m really pissed off. Like, I am going to paint the bathroom today.

If my house is super clean, there may have been anger behind it lol!

Anyways, you all have the most beautiful day and thank for you for being here!

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What are your favorite emojis?

🥹 – definitely this one. I use this one all the time. So much empathy and emotion, I just love it. When I’m super happy I use it.

❤️ – classic red heart. Because, LOVE.

🫶 – I also like this one for expressing thanks or love to someone.

🥹🥹🥹😭❤️ – and this combination. It gets used a lot lol.

What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like?

The first hour is a little chaotic. I have to have 3 kids out of bed, fed, dressed, lunches made, water bottles made, backpack ready, and usually ready for some attitude.

But once the kids are taken to school it’s just me and my two year son and I have a moment to breathe and look around.

I always get my coffee (just cream added) , my planner, and I kind of just sit for a little bit. Like right now I’m actually sitting outside listening to some music because the weather is beautiful and to be honest my mood is a little somber today.

But for the most part everyday I take a moment to be present. Whatever that looks like.

And later I will make myself a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel with unsalted butter whilst I enjoy a small cup of orange juice and probably continue reflecting a little bit.

I just did a little of writing and later I’ll finish a podcast I’m listening to about confidence.

I don’t know…. I’m sure my morning may sound boring to some but I truly take joy in these slow un-rushed mornings. I enjoy my own presence, time with the divine and yea……

I kind of ranted there but it’s a raw response.

How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life?

First of all, I feel like I just had deja vu, that’s always a little weird.

But how do significant life events or the passage of time influence my life………….

they just do.

As these “significant life events” happen, or as time goes as it does…..it’s like, your vision becomes more and more clear.

And the funny thing is while you live you don’t even realize that you have blurry vision.

Think for a moment of those people who believe they have fairly good vision and then they visit the eye doctor and optometrist hands them a pair of glasses and then the person is in complete shock and disbelief and had no idea this level of detail could exist within the eyes!

That’s what it’s like.

I think I’m seeing clear or decent or whatever, only to be handed a new pair of “glasses”.

But it’s beautiful though isn’t……growing, learning, thinking we know things only to realize there is so much MORE. And the more has been around us the whole time.

It’s takes those significant moments and time to recognize the MORE.

And I can find beauty in that and be grateful for it.