I live in arguably one of the best places on earth, leading a pretty satisfying life...good friends, work with a purpose, playing in the ocean several days a week, and beautiful views right out my door. But it’s only through losing absolutely everything that I eventually made room for this life. Growing up I never once thought, “I want to dedicate my career and time to growth through grief.” Instead I spent my childhood yearning for the golden era of adulthood. I foolishly thought that’s when I’d finally be in control of my own destiny. As an only child of divorced parents, all I ever hoped for was a family of my own with a handful of kids. For the twenty-two year old version of myself, marrying a man and inheriting three-step children all aged six and under, whom I loved as my own, actually seemed like a good idea. Four years later, I gave birth to my one and only biological child, Alison Belle. How’s that for a big family to call my own? This is when I knew I was finally living my dream.
Tag: loss
How You Feeling?
In a recent blog post I shared the story of a seemingly normal afternoon that ended up catapulting me into a different life trajectory. What made that normal afternoon different than any other? Was it some external event that necessitated change? Nope, it was me being fully present in the moment. The seismic shift started with … Continue reading How You Feeling?
Living a Legacy
Next week will mark fifteen years since my daughter Alison died. She will have been gone three times longer than she was alive. And yet the five years I had with her leave a lasting legacy like no other. Yes, of course her life, her spirit, and my memories with her are a large part … Continue reading Living a Legacy
Your Road Map
Now that you’ve dreamed up what your best life looks like it’s time to map the trail to it. Can you take a straight shot or do you need to pick up some things along the way? Will the car you’ve got get you there or do you need four-wheel drive to get where you … Continue reading Your Road Map
What’s Keeping You from Your Life?
If you had it all your way what would your life look like? On a typical Tuesday what time would you wake up or maybe the more intriguing question…where are you waking up? Do you work? If so, what are doing and where are you doing it? How do you feel? These are the types … Continue reading What’s Keeping You from Your Life?