“It takes empathy to meet people where they are. It takes empathy, wisdom and a considerable amount of courage to leave people where they are.” Part of Protecting Your Spirit and taking stock of The Energy Bank involves the sometimes difficult task of walking away. When do you know when it’s time to go? How will you know that you’ve done everything you can to … Continue reading Walking Away
Manage. Management is part of identifying the how of things. Management is not consecutive or linear, and often requires that we be open to the actual fluid nature of existence. The more we are open to the idea of management, the better we are able to manage. Once you’ve identified the ‘what’ (that you want), the how comes by first acknowleging and addressing the what. … Continue reading Self… Time… Expectations…
Jodi might be the happiest person I know. I don’t mean happy in that over-the-top way that makes you question a person’s sanity. I mean that she is a genuinely happy human who makes you feel like you are blessing her with your presence (even though it’s seriously the other way around). I first met Jodi when I wandered into a workout studio with no … Continue reading I AM… Jodi
When did you discover your personal voice… your personal power? I think that I am always discovering new layers of my personal voice, and it becomes more clear to me as the years add on. I am the oldest of four and I can clearly recall how much pride I took in being a big sister as a little girl, which is still a big … Continue reading I AM… Racquel
Who? What? The way we finish this sentence speaks volumes about the space that we currently occupy. Knowing this, we typically apply a ton of pressure on ourselves to finish in the most profound way possible… that we might appear favorable to ourselves and those observing us. What happens when you answer that question in a less than favorable way? I AM… Uncertain. Overwhelmed. Afraid. … Continue reading I AM…
What is self care exactly? Does watching TV count? Is it as basic as taking a shower? Managing a nap? Honestly, the idea of ‘self care’ makes me feel like it’s okay for me to be selfish with my time, to do whatever I feel like calling self care at the moment (Even if it’s just a nap or getting a little peace a quiet … Continue reading Love, Cris
Once upon a time, the mere mention of ‘self care’ would make me cringe. I’d feel like: “What is this person even talking about… this new-age feel good whatever the hell spiritual/emotional/mental… what does it even mean? Today, I see that the truth was that I didn’t care enough about myself to practice self-care, so I hated what it represented and what it was. I’ve … Continue reading Love, Jordan
