Spring Skiing ☀️ Littles shredding & layers shedding!
One year in to my clinical psychology degree. Wow that flew by! This year wasn’t just about tons of reading — it was about unlearning, remembering, stretching, and strengthening. I remembered that connection is the heart of parenting. That kids don’t need perfection, they need presence. I discovered how important it is to guide without rescuing, to be the calm in the storm instead of trying to fix the storm itself. I furthered my understanding of just how much pressure we all live under—especially parents—and how vital it is to slow down and make space for reflection. Space to pause before reacting. Space to reconnect with our values and lead from love. I’ve thought deeply about health, identity, purpose, faith and what makes a life feel meaningful. I’ve questioned cultural norms, examined discourses, assumptions and reclaimed some important self care practices. I’m walking away from this year with a deeper understanding of what it means to be a safe place for others. Looking forward to what this next year will bring and to keep sharing with you. Thanks for sticking around for it all. 🖤🤘🏼
Radical Acceptance is finding freedom in reality. It is the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without resistance or the need to change it. It does not mean approval, passivity, or resignation—it simply means seeing things clearly and responding from a place of strength rather than struggle. Often, suffering comes not just from painful circumstances, but from the refusal to accept them and make a different choice. The mind fights against what is, replaying scenarios, searching for explanations, or hoping for a different outcome. Radical acceptance breaks this cycle. It allows a person to release the energy spent trying to change what cannot be changed and instead redirect it toward what can be controlled—their own actions, boundaries, and choices. This approach does not mean giving up on improvement, but rather, it recognizes that meaningful change can only come from a foundation of truth. By accepting reality without resistance, a person gains the clarity to make decisions that are rooted in peace rather than desperation. It creates space for growth, self-respect, and the freedom to move forward without being weighed down by unmet expectations. What would shift if you stopped trying to change what you can’t and poured that energy into what you can? Comment below…
Radical Acceptance is finding freedom in reality. It is the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without resistance or the need to change it. It does not mean approval, passivity, or resignation—it simply means seeing things clearly and responding from a place of strength rather than struggle. Often, suffering comes not just from painful circumstances, but from the refusal to accept them and make a different choice. The mind fights against what is, replaying scenarios, searching for explanations, or hoping for a different outcome. Radical acceptance breaks this cycle. It allows a person to release the energy spent trying to change what cannot be changed and instead redirect it toward what can be controlled—their own actions, boundaries, and choices. This approach does not mean giving up on improvement, but rather, it recognizes that meaningful change can only come from a foundation of truth. By accepting reality without resistance, a person gains the clarity to make decisions that are rooted in peace rather than desperation. It creates space for growth, self-respect, and the freedom to move forward without being weighed down by unmet expectations. What would shift if you stopped trying to change what you can’t and poured that energy into what you can? Comment below…
Radical Acceptance is finding freedom in reality. It is the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without resistance or the need to change it. It does not mean approval, passivity, or resignation—it simply means seeing things clearly and responding from a place of strength rather than struggle. Often, suffering comes not just from painful circumstances, but from the refusal to accept them and make a different choice. The mind fights against what is, replaying scenarios, searching for explanations, or hoping for a different outcome. Radical acceptance breaks this cycle. It allows a person to release the energy spent trying to change what cannot be changed and instead redirect it toward what can be controlled—their own actions, boundaries, and choices. This approach does not mean giving up on improvement, but rather, it recognizes that meaningful change can only come from a foundation of truth. By accepting reality without resistance, a person gains the clarity to make decisions that are rooted in peace rather than desperation. It creates space for growth, self-respect, and the freedom to move forward without being weighed down by unmet expectations. What would shift if you stopped trying to change what you can’t and poured that energy into what you can? Comment below…
Radical Acceptance is finding freedom in reality. It is the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without resistance or the need to change it. It does not mean approval, passivity, or resignation—it simply means seeing things clearly and responding from a place of strength rather than struggle. Often, suffering comes not just from painful circumstances, but from the refusal to accept them and make a different choice. The mind fights against what is, replaying scenarios, searching for explanations, or hoping for a different outcome. Radical acceptance breaks this cycle. It allows a person to release the energy spent trying to change what cannot be changed and instead redirect it toward what can be controlled—their own actions, boundaries, and choices. This approach does not mean giving up on improvement, but rather, it recognizes that meaningful change can only come from a foundation of truth. By accepting reality without resistance, a person gains the clarity to make decisions that are rooted in peace rather than desperation. It creates space for growth, self-respect, and the freedom to move forward without being weighed down by unmet expectations. What would shift if you stopped trying to change what you can’t and poured that energy into what you can? Comment below…
Radical Acceptance is finding freedom in reality. It is the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without resistance or the need to change it. It does not mean approval, passivity, or resignation—it simply means seeing things clearly and responding from a place of strength rather than struggle. Often, suffering comes not just from painful circumstances, but from the refusal to accept them and make a different choice. The mind fights against what is, replaying scenarios, searching for explanations, or hoping for a different outcome. Radical acceptance breaks this cycle. It allows a person to release the energy spent trying to change what cannot be changed and instead redirect it toward what can be controlled—their own actions, boundaries, and choices. This approach does not mean giving up on improvement, but rather, it recognizes that meaningful change can only come from a foundation of truth. By accepting reality without resistance, a person gains the clarity to make decisions that are rooted in peace rather than desperation. It creates space for growth, self-respect, and the freedom to move forward without being weighed down by unmet expectations. What would shift if you stopped trying to change what you can’t and poured that energy into what you can? Comment below…
Radical Acceptance is finding freedom in reality. It is the practice of fully acknowledging reality as it is, without resistance or the need to change it. It does not mean approval, passivity, or resignation—it simply means seeing things clearly and responding from a place of strength rather than struggle. Often, suffering comes not just from painful circumstances, but from the refusal to accept them and make a different choice. The mind fights against what is, replaying scenarios, searching for explanations, or hoping for a different outcome. Radical acceptance breaks this cycle. It allows a person to release the energy spent trying to change what cannot be changed and instead redirect it toward what can be controlled—their own actions, boundaries, and choices. This approach does not mean giving up on improvement, but rather, it recognizes that meaningful change can only come from a foundation of truth. By accepting reality without resistance, a person gains the clarity to make decisions that are rooted in peace rather than desperation. It creates space for growth, self-respect, and the freedom to move forward without being weighed down by unmet expectations. What would shift if you stopped trying to change what you can’t and poured that energy into what you can? Comment below…
📸 Child’s eye view. Reminder that even half shown is still showing up! My 6 yr old son titled this series “Morning Shine”…even though it was sunset 🖤
📸 Child’s eye view. Reminder that even half shown is still showing up! My 6 yr old son titled this series “Morning Shine”…even though it was sunset 🖤
📸 Child’s eye view. Reminder that even half shown is still showing up! My 6 yr old son titled this series “Morning Shine”…even though it was sunset 🖤
📸 Child’s eye view. Reminder that even half shown is still showing up! My 6 yr old son titled this series “Morning Shine”…even though it was sunset 🖤
📸 Child’s eye view. Reminder that even half shown is still showing up! My 6 yr old son titled this series “Morning Shine”…even though it was sunset 🖤
📸 Child’s eye view. Reminder that even half shown is still showing up! My 6 yr old son titled this series “Morning Shine”…even though it was sunset 🖤
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
Responsibility = the ability to respond. It’s the recognition that we are the authors of our own choices, actions, and even our own suffering. To be aware of responsibility is to be aware that we are shaping our very selves through those choices. Scroll to read about the common ways we avoid responsibility but here’s what healthy responsibility looks like…choosing freely, owning our part, recognizing that even when life feels unfair, we still have power in how we respond. It’s practicing self-control, making our own choices rather than waiting for someone else to decide for us. And it’s moving from “someday” into today. Taking one small action instead of living in endless wishing. Responsibility doesn’t mean controlling everything or carrying what isn’t ours. It means carrying what is ours: our choices, our words, our actions, our responses, our integrity, our growth and our relationship with God.
