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Rehearse until it is real

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 Walks with Strays No Comments

I have been practicing Conscious Discipline (By Dr. Becky Bailey) for many years. As a classroom management strategy, when students come into the class, I notice all appropriate behavior and voice that out loud. If disruption happens, I do not point that out but instead voice out loud the specific on-task behaviors I see and…

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anxiety, depression, Empower, Parenting, Reflection

Zelda, my Mirror

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 Walks with Strays No Comments

(This was written in the summer of 2020) Self doubt is a perilous thing. It seeps in, without us even being aware, causing confusion and mayhem. Being in a contained room with my recently spayed Zelda is teaching me a lot about myself. It’s the ole mirror mirror story I often tell. A little backstory. …

Journey to the Center of the earth

March 15, 2021May 29, 2021 Walks with Strays No Comments

anxiety, Heal, Inspiration

I can’t breathe

October 22, 2020December 30, 2021 Walks with Strays No Comments

I can’t breathe. . . Breathe they say. So I try. Sometimes another tack is needed. Today I got down on my hands and knees and played with my dog, puppy style, in the back yard. It’s a joyful experience for us both. I usually find myself laughing as the kid in me comes out…

It IS what it IS

July 9, 2020May 29, 2021 Walks with Strays No Comments

My dog was recovering from being spayed. Because of some of her issues, especially not knowing how to be walked yet, we needed to keep her contained in a small room for 12 days. What the heck, I joined her. She has pretty bad separation anxiety so I hunkered down next to her and set up…

Baby steps

February 23, 2019December 29, 2020 Walks with Strays No Comments

I will never forget feeling the call to move very far away. I was in my twenties at the time and for as long as I could remember, I struggled with finding my place in the world. I remember thinking that moving to this city would open a whole new world for me. I wanted…

PE for the Soul!

March 26, 2017December 24, 2018 Walks with Strays No Comments

PE for the Soul – how one girl learned to walk with strays and run with the wolves. Check out my book today! #peforthesoul

anxiety, depression, Empower, Inspiration, Parenting, Poetry, Reflection, Relationships

Get rid of the distractions

February 19, 2017December 10, 2018 Walks with Strays No Comments

Stop blaming the world for not doing what you came here to do. Instead, empower yourself and let go of the distractions and reclaim those things that bring you joy, passion and an excitement for life. If not, you are doing a great disservice to yourself and those in your life.

anxiety, depression, Empower, Inspiration, Reflection

Turning the corner…

June 5, 2016August 15, 2020 Walks with Strays No Comments

Turning a corner never felt so invigorating! When you are in the dumps, turn to your support network. The more people holding intent for you, the stronger the energy is. As a wise soul recently shared with me, “it takes a village.” See, feel, cry, embrace, forgive and let the shit go! Choose life and…

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anxiety, depression, Empower, Inspiration, Reflection

Meditate you say?

May 24, 2015August 15, 2020 Walks with Strays No Comments

Meditation is good for the soul. It reconnects you to your true essence which is complete peace, joy, love. When practiced, worries fall away, issues resolve effortlessly and you come from a place of love. However, if you are anything like me, quieting the mind is near impossible! Thankfully there are many ways to meditate!…

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