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Shining a Grateful Light on the Darkness of 2020 (A Letter)

Shining a Grateful Light on the Darkness of 2020 (A Letter)

Accepting Uncertainty and Groundlessness in an Apocalyptic 2020

Accepting Uncertainty and Groundlessness in an Apocalyptic 2020

 
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// we’ve all been here; afraid of what we are fe // we’ve all been here; afraid of what we are feeling and not wanting to embrace it. either because it hurts, or we are afraid it isn’t going to last. as a chronic optimist, i have turned away from some pain the past. tried to paint it with gold. “find the silver lining.” yet, denying my whole experience sometimes only led me to deeper hurt. now, i listen when something feels wrong. when I feel sad. because it’s my heart telling me something. & if i don’t learn to trust my heart, who can i ever trust? i give myself the gift of leaning in to listen with compassion & kindness🙏🏻 - may i find gentleness & kindness in my heart, as i meet myself with compassion rather than tearing myself apart. any pain that rises must also fall, so i let myself feel it all. through the depths of beauty & through the pain, i can see that love is what's to gain. - there was a time where i denied the pain afraid that i would be to blame yet, at the depths of my despair was a feeling i had to hear; it awoke me to the truth inside and let me see how to fly - hey friend... it‘s okay to not be okay. it‘s okay to be tired, to feel sad, to need space and time. it‘s also okay to have no reason for feeling these things, but to simply feel them. because we are human. because we feel. because our emotions are valid and they flow like the wind and ocean. they come in a rush, move through us, around us, and then drift away. they are meant to be felt, like a cool breeze or stormy ocean wave crashing around us. our feelings are here, though temporarily, as a mirror of our mind, a portal to our subconscious. they are the door to a deeper understanding of our wants, our needs, our desires. we cannot deny our truth. if we deny them, we may lose touch with these gifts of awareness. listening to our hearts is strength, not weakness. softening into feelings is where grace and kindness are found in our hearts. it is time to let our feelings fly freely, without judgement or shame. welcome them as a piece of your beautiful, whole heart, and your story.
// Spent my time wisely & freely this weekend wher // Spent my time wisely & freely this weekend where adventure & recovery met at a head. I traveled for the first time in a year via plane to spend time with my man. We had a full day of exploring, but the next day were stuck home recovering from being sick (*not COVID*). We took this as a reminder that slowing down is important. Simply relaxing together like we would’ve if we were living on the same coast. I appreciate these lessons and will always remember there’s no shame in doing nothing... simply being. I wouldn’t change a thing and I’d be “stuck” at home watching Vikings with you any time. 💕 there is magic in staying at home and slowing down with nowhere to go. when the world asks us to rush around, it's in my heart where comfort is found. when i allow myself to simply be, it releases the pressure and sets me free. for adventure is always waiting for when i'm ready and done with resting 💕 it‘s okay to need to stay home to rest and recover when you need it most don‘t let the pressure overwhelm you listen to your body and what you‘re going through your spirit is still the same no matter where you are there is no shame 💕 nowhere else i'd rather be than resting at home just you and me 💕 love & gratitude always 💁🏻‍♀️mandala & words are created by yours truly
// Happy Valentine’s Day to my compassionate, ad // Happy Valentine’s Day to my compassionate, adventurous, intelligent man. I’m so grateful time brought us together, because I couldn’t feel happier or more blessed to have you by my side. You’ve been such a positive influence in my life and I look forward to seeing how we continue to grow together ❤️ there’s nowhere else I’d rather be. So grateful we are together today. Miles, time, and challenges have only made us stronger 😘 Love and gratitude always xo
// The mountains give me a profound, grounding pea // The mountains give me a profound, grounding peace. I am forever grateful to have traveled, walked, skied, climbed, and explored amongst Mother Nature and God’s creations. I truly appreciate the adventures I’ve had out west & all the beauty left to uncover. There’s so much beauty in this world, I’m just soaking it all in. 🏔🙏🏻✨ “For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭54:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬
// EXACTLY one year ago, @tallymarkprod and I were // EXACTLY one year ago, @tallymarkprod and I were shredding Colorado powwww with @epicpass ⛷! While I'd LOVE to be here right now, I am sitting in my Boston apartment with snow falling outside my window... feeling SO grateful for these adventures! Skiing epic pow by day, then cooking wholesome meals and scrapbooking at night... life couldn't have been better! Meeting up with new and friends, embracing all of life's adventures and unknowns together — THIS is the spirit of my life. I'm cooking up a post on my trip to Colorado, so stay tuned 🙃⛷
// SKIKEND!!!! I’ll never forget when @skikend_w // SKIKEND!!!! I’ll never forget when @skikend_with_sean used this term during an Outdoors for All lesson at Stevens Pass. It’s the best kind of weekend. ⛷!! This year, I’ve been a liiiiiittle less stoked on skiing because of so many unknowns; like being on the east coast for the first time in many years! Yet... the @epicpass is helping me to get out and explore more and more mountains! I’m also grateful to have family & friends in the area to shred the gnar with 😁 here’s to more skikends - this year and did many to come! 🎿!! 📸Photo 1 is from last weekend at Okemo @okemomtn in VT! Literally best skiing of the season thus far 😍 nearly ALL the trails were open and the skiing in the glades was AMAZING! 🎥Video on slide 2 is from skikends with @outdoorsforall at @stevenspass... gosh, I miss those days!! Of course, @skikend_with_sean is killin it on the slopes⛷✨
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