This morning, my plastic fork broke while I was cutting my avocado toast. The forks at work are pretty hardy plastic and this is the first time this has happened. It was a reminder that when giving is from a place of overextension, we are bound to crack. Whilst giving from our core—from our hearts, … Continue reading Giving From Your Core
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Opening Ourselves Up, Tapping into Our Reserves
This morning my conditioner ran out. I was about to play slip and slide to retrieve the new one, and then I realized just because pumping it didn't yield anymore, didn't mean it was all gone. I opened up the top and banged it against my palm. I had enough after all! We feel like … Continue reading Opening Ourselves Up, Tapping into Our Reserves
Different Way OR Different Shape Entirely
My 14-month-old daughter has a caterpillar toy where each section is a different shape and color. The goal is to match the shape to the correct section. Easy for mommy, possible yet still somewhat challenging for her toddler daughter. As I was observing her frustration with the harder shapes, I thought of this as a … Continue reading Different Way OR Different Shape Entirely
Mindful Nuggets 