Expecto Patronum

It's always inspirational when a brave soul shares their story of grit when they are on the other side of their struggles, but what about sharing when we are in the messy middle too?

I’m starting to recognize how that perspective can be even more impactful.

Over the last three years, I’ve openly shared my mindfulness journey, emphasizing that doing the work is never a linear process.

Old programming I once believed about my worthiness has slowly crept back in and resurfaced and I’ve been observing how it's negatively affecting the way I am showing up in my personal and business life.

Mindfulness is not a one-and-done deal.

There’s no finish line.

It’s work that requires daily attention.

It’s a forever kinda thing.

This image below was taken by the talented Cat Ford-Coates, one of my mentors who led a photography workshop I attended in Arizona in early February. This image left me indifferent; the juxtaposition of beauty and ominousness gave me pause.

It reminded me of the scene in Harry Potter when the dementor eerily swoops past its victims for a “kiss” in an attempt to drain their peace and happiness.

If you are at all familiar with the Harry Potter movies, you are aware that in the end, the only person who could save Harry from the dementors was Harry himself.

I can’t think of a more accurate visual depiction of my current state.

So, it’s time.

It's time to save myself.

It’s time to heal once again.

And, it’s time to shine a bright healing light in the darkest of places.

I'm here with you if you are in the messy middle right now.

And, I look forward to celebrating when we are both on the other side