This week has been full of ups and downs. Typically, when I notice that my emotions and energy are fluctuating, something is lurking below the surface. I journal a lot and recognized a common thread: cravings (sadly, not pints of ice cream or cupcakes)… deeper cravings with a few playful ones as well! Below is a list of recent cravings straight from my journal (with links added for your inspiration as well as a few additional comments)!
… quiet
… relaxation
… visual inspiration
… biographies
… interior design/nesting (daily obsessions: decor8 and making it lovely)
… journaling
… connection
… ease + simplicity (counting down the moments until Aby’s new online workshop, It’s About Time: How to Have More Fun and Get More Done – I talked to Aby throughout the creation of this workshop and know that it is going to exceed all expectations. No affiliate connection, just an exciting opportunity to share)
… yoga
… family
… acceptance
… decisiveness
… quotes
… photographs (addicted to a creative mint)
… giving + receiving
… chocolate chip + banana pancakes
… dance lessons with soon to be hubby
… marriage (T minus 3.5 months!)
… personal growth (my guru extraordinaire: Jennifer Lee)
… discovery sessions (i.e., magical transformation)
… sharing my imperfect journey (the little stuff as well as the bigger lessons)
… learning your stories, your little and big life moments
… lowered expectations
… focus and inner quiet
… soft music
… creating in the moment
… handmade indulgences (etsy + papernstitch)
… transparency
… forgiveness
… receiving support without asking (in an ideal world, but crave support and may need to get better at the “asking” component)
… structure
… innovation
… new beginnings
… reconnecting with my online + offline friends, cheerleaders, and supporters
… celebrating ordinary sparkling moments and cherishing the friendship of my personal sparkling genie, Christine Mason Miller
I want to throw this question back to you and would love to know: what are you craving? Share your cravings, big and small (deep and/or playful) in the comments.
:: goodies to share ::
-> I recently wrote my first official guest post for one of my favorite blogs, Live Bold and Bloom. I loved the experience and hope you’ll hop on over to read my piece entitled, How to Embrace Uncertainty and Cultivate Inner Peace.
-> New videos + lots of great giveaways on Spring. July’s hot topic for discussion: self-care. Episode one went live on Tuesday! This month’s video series is our best yet. In the final episode on the topic (available the last week of July), I share a very personal story for the first time that I hope offers inspiration for others.
[image 1: calypso; image 2: a creative mint]
