I find myself stressing easily at times. Often, over something that I cannot directly control. I pull my stressed and overworked self back to the present and find joy. Have you ever let your mind wander? *Raising Hand* Sometimes I really forget about how good things are, and I have to focus on the present and breathe like I mean it. Worry … [Read more...]
The Observer.
Observer: a person who watches or notices something. Sometimes referred to as a spectator, bystander, onlooker, watcher, viewer. In addition to being the mom, the scheduler, the planner, I am an observer. This past weekend we took our camper out to Lake Rudolph at Holiday World. For those of you who don't know, I am still a "newbie" to … [Read more...]
PTSD Awareness Month
June is sometimes recognized as PTSD Awareness Month. How aware are we of that, actually? Do you know the signs and symptoms? Can you spot someone in a coffee shop and think, "yup, bet they have PTSD?" It is not always easy. It is not easy to admit, deal with, and live with every single day. What does "I'm fine." mean to you? I saw an … [Read more...]