Motherhood. It’s exhausting, inspiring, soul-sucking and purpose-giving. It makes you question everything, while also feeling like you know it all.
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging”, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
RS: You talk a lot about the importance of sharing our stories. Why’s that?
BP: People’s hearts and minds are changed by storytelling. They’re changed by hearing other people’s experiences. If you don’t have access to seeing someone else’s lived experience, then it’s very easy to shut down and not be empathetic. Storytelling engenders empathy and the idea—the correct idea—that we are more alike than we are different. I really believe that it ends up being beneficial for everybody. – Busy Philipps
So, awesome. Can we end on one more feelings-related note? How can we all tap the idea of empathy and compassion…the more we connect with our breath and the more we connect with our inner selves, the kinder we’re all going to be. It’s hard to unwind all the brainwashing from an external place. Just breathe and cultivate your own mindfulness, your own relationship with your soul. You have to have peace inside in order to have peace outside, in the world – Jessica Alba
Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging“, as I know each of these pieces represents something…
What’s the biggest most colorful thing in your home ….
Our granddaughter! She’s 6 and smart as a whip. She lights up our home with her imagination and colors our lives with her creative artwork. No decorating I could ever do can compete with that. —Denise Jawor
My bookshelves! So many books, so many colors – Lisa Ashton
My veggie drawer
I make resin art and furniture, so it changes often, but currently my favorite is a rainbow tray that sits on my ottoman.
Feel stuck… “Find what makes you centered, and remind yourself of what’s important to you.”
Have imposter syndrome… “Tell yourself that you’re worthy, that you’re enough, and that your successes are well-deserved.”
Want to ask for a raise… “Find ways to stand out, and be your best advocate.”
Have to focus… “Block out time in your calendar, and give yourself a deadline.”
Get your paycheck… “Save it!
