loosen your grip

Today, I am grateful for my soul sister, my best friend, my person. She is a wise woman who councils, supports, and loves me unconditionally. She helps me see through the mind clouds, shares in my journey, and reminds me of my power and worth. 

I am learning to recognize my automatic responses and "people pleasing" behaviors that are rooted in old narratives, and how to re-write my story to give my authentic self space to shine. 

I accomplished sending loving kindness to the people suffering in the Ukraine. 

I delighted in listening to music and dancing down a trail with my dog, in pausing for a moment to enjoy the feeling of soft snowflakes land on my cheeks, and in connecting with a friend I am hoping I will get to work with again.