Life, Mind and Music

Life is hard and it really sucks when someone hurts us. It sucks when we know we’ve hurt someone else too. In our pursuit to be validated or vindicated in our emotions and opinions if someone wronged us or even when we’ve wronged someone else - do we leave room to be accountable or to forgive? This 3 things are complicated and there’s not “right” way to navigate them. We need remain humble and able to learn. Remember the Golden Rule - “Treat others how you want to be treated.” And also remember you’re 5 finger promise - “You are SMART, KIND, IMPORTANT, BEAUTIFUL and LOVED!”

It is imperative that we stop Line 3 from being built in Canada and the United States. It’s being built illegally and it won’t be a matter of if, but when this pipeline will burst. Please visit stopline3.org for more information on how YOU can help! Please, please help!

Many times we have a hard to reaching out and asking for help, me included. How’re you doing? Are you okay? This is a new series to make sure we’re doing okay together. Mental health, life, jobs, kids....this can be overwhelming. I want to make sure you know someone is checking in and wanting to make sure you’re okay!

Some more feedback and I LOVE it!!! There are some important things that were brought to my attention and also some news about myself and future episodes. Take a listen to find out!

Positive Affirmation: Today I will remember my mind, body & soul are flawed and fabulous! - You are an amazing human being! Pause, take some deep breaths and say this positive affirmation today.

2020 (and more like 2015) I lost relationships due to politics. The changing in my political views didn’t happen overnight. Talking about this is scary quite honestly. Being open about what I believe, think and have felt in the journey of change in my political ideologies isn’t something I’ve really done before. While it feels good to put it out in words, sharing with others is something that I’ve put off.

As a parent one thing I’ve come to learn is to stop making things about only 2 genders and being inclusive, not exclusive. Starting to change the language and behaviors we use regarding what kids can or cannot do based on what was once labeled male or female. Telling our kids the world is yours, you can chose whatever you want to do!

This is the beginning of the Positive Affirmations series! These are short segments as a small reminder that you matter and that sometimes a small positive thought and kind words can go a LONG way. Our mental and emotional health help support a big part of our entire well-being. So take a few minutes with me to say a positive affirmation today!

Feeling safe in my fat body is something I hadn’t considering until my therapist pointed it out. This isn’t something that’s “bad” it is merely an aspect of loving my fat body. Being fat has been an amazing experience and a journey in truly loving myself and shedding what society said I needed to love me. Listen in for how I’ve come to understand what feeling safe & loved in my fat body.

Sometimes I think we forget that kids are still learning and going to have big emotions. This happens at the store or a glimpse of what a parent shares online. Instead of judging and making harsh comments, some compassion and kindness go a long way. Let’s work together and support each other as parents. Let kids be kids!