Nurturing Myself – Adding Joy to Self-Care
Last week I found myself in a rut. I was grumpy, snippy, and NOT my most resilient self. Seriously, ask my husband. He would agree. I know I am better … Find Out More
Author: Kristie Cannady
Curiosity is Key to Noticing
I don’t have the best track record with New Year’s resolutions. The number of productivity journals, new exercise routines, and monthly reading challenges that have been victims of my new … Find Out More
Hearts Unlock When We Authentically Talk
This holiday season has been a tough one for me. I have lost loved ones this year. My kids are getting older, so some traditions have naturally faded away. We … Find Out More
Protective Patterns — We all got ‘em. Now what?
My go-to Protective Pattern is Attacking. So what happens when I buy a new house (during a pandemic) and stress triggers pop everywhere for me? On a good day, I … Find Out More
Heartfelt Listening Diffuses Power Struggles
We recently brought a new puppy, Aurelia, into our family. Aurelia is a blessing and brings us all SO much joy! However, she also has created a little tension for … Find Out More
Back to School and Feeling…
It is that time again, back to school! Sending my two kiddos back to in-person learning has been full of both joy and anxiety. We are vaccinated, but there’s still … Find Out More
Positive Reframing – Finding Beauty in the Pain
When life is at its hardest, it is easy to fall into Reactive Resilience and let our Protective Patterns take over. The last two weeks have been nothing short of … Find Out More
Gratitude Grows
I love growing food for my family. There is something magical about watching life and nourishment sprout from a tiny little seed. This weekend, as I moved my new spring … Find Out More
Hearts Grow in Size When We Empathize
My youngest son is headed back to school!! Woohoo! He cannot be more excited about getting the much-needed social support that “in person” school offers. Our choice to have him … Find Out More