Holy moly what a year!  
This year was transformational. The ideas, the creativity, the commitment to shining my light has been game changing. I created Courageous Conversations! A video podcast on Facebook, as well as a private support group. I have felt super connected with my community more than ever in 2019.
And so as we round out the year I am feeling very hopeful and enthused about 2020! Lots more connecting, speaking and shining my light widely is what is continuing and growing more and more. A foundation is being laid and built upon!
For me, the holidays have always been a time of mixed feelings. I love the light, the celebrations and the socializing. Yet it also sometimes brings on a feeling of dread… ya know.. family dynamics, obligatory dinners and the tired feeling of so much going on and the need for more down time. But I love this time nonetheless as I take it as a time to really set some focused and positive aspirations for the coming year. And I encourage you to do the same. Focus on the positive. Think about what you would like to manifest in the coming year.
And don’t forget about self-care, self compassion and self-priority as they are all a must for this time of year. My video below has some tips for you to navigate the holidays in the best possible way if you are coping with challenging family dynamics. Also if you are single, this legacy article of mine will help you navigate the season if you are single and in need of some inspiration! Click here for the article called Single Bell Rock
On a more vulnerable note, this year, something very difficult happened to me and my family. My mum passed away. She transitioned peacefully on Sunday, Nov 17th, 2019 after a difficult but brief battle with pancreatic cancer. It was such a shock for us since she was not a person who was ever sick physically. Even though we had a complicated relationship, there was always so much love between us. She suffered from depression for most of my life and through her illness, we got a real chance to heal our relationship in all the mos t important ways. The Universe is good for giving us just the right amount of time to do this. I am very grateful that my sister and I got to be there every step of the way for her as she declined. And we both held her hands as she made her way to the other side. Very grateful she is no longer in physical, mental or emotional pain. And since I am of the belief that the soul never dies, I know that my relationship with my mum after death will live on.
And wow I need to acknowledge Kensington Hospice for their kindness and support in these trying times. My sister and I were and are so grateful for these kinds of organizations. We feel comforted that potentially in the time of our own death that places like this exist. If you are interested in finding out more and supporting/donating, please click on this link https://www.kensingtonhealth.org/hospice
And with my mum’s passing a huge re commitment to myself has surged and I am writing and sharing new material big time! The gift my mum has given me with her passing, is a sense of urgency as to the shortness of life and how much I have to do on this planet! |
