Sink or Swim:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
If a “friend “ jumps ship to save themselves and leaves you in the water without a life jacket… they were never a “friend.” A friend pulls you alongside during the storm. Swim to shore with strength and confidence. Own your power… SWIM in your strength, trust your stroke, and determine your own direction to shore… Sink the relationship. Love and blessings, Wendy From my…
Keep readingExpiration:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
We speak about valuing an aging population and supporting those of us living with disabilities. Yet what happens to the woman who is still dedicated, hardworking, contributing, serving her community, and giving her invaluable energy, knowledge and experience to the people she is entrusted to serve? What happens when all of that is still not enough? When experience becomes invisible.When dedication becomes expendable.When disability becomes…
Keep reading“On This Day” Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
On this day…I do not say very much…I merely observe… and the more I see…the more I see. The truth is blinding…It is always revealed. A silent revelation that can break your heart but is the first step in healing, and reminds me that you can never judge a book by its cover. I wrote the book. Love and blessings, Wendy
Keep readingThe Hymns:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
It takes a special kind of poor excuse of a “human being” to intentionally go after a person‘s livelihood in our aging population and for no other reason than power and money… There’s a profound difference between accountability and targeting. If an institution and their power hungry mouthpieces are intentionally trying to “ice” a person out because of money, age, disability, salary, or simply because…
Keep readingMore Than Words:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
I love words.I write them.I speak them.I hear them.I feel them..deeply. I arrange them so that they are palatable and clear. More than words. A visceral expression. The sweetness of their meaning is a sensory experience… “A Sensory bypass.” Love and blessings, Wendy
Keep readingLaw and Order – Love, Wendy
(“Never underestimate the power of one person who refuses to stay silent.”) A wise woman once said nothing… but then…discrimination and bullying will tell its own story… I don’t get even… I just write about it. 🌞 Truth is “law.” Love and blessings, Wendy
Keep readingAI vs Humanity:An Awakening – Love, Wendy
They say you become a mirror of those you hang around with the most… (We need less AI and more human interaction…) Robotic behavior, devoid of empathy, micromanaging as a way of intimidation, productivity, productivity, productivity…staring into a screen rather than into the eyes of humanity…or are we? (staring into the eyes of “humanity?”) What happened to the genuine smile and meaningful conversations? The genuine…
Keep readingClear Eyes:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
At the most challenging moments in one’s life, when you feel overwhelmed, stressed…and violated…the love and support of family and friends can become your greatest strength. Love is the antidote. And those who turn away during those moments are validating what you knew all along even when giving them the benefit of the doubt…their presence was performative and self-serving. With clear eyes, I see. Love…
Keep readingStory Time – Love, Wendy
Restraint is strength. For now. Oh… but have I got a story to tell. And when the time is right, I will tell it… A true masterpiece. In the meantime, remember this…Integrity does not require passivity. You can be ethical and fierce.You can protect yourself.You can stand firmly in your presence, your truth, and your worth. And sometimes, the most powerful move you can make…
Keep readingThe Truth Revealed (And What Comes Next):Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
Most of us ask for closure when what we are actually begging for is an explanation. But what happens when the explanation doesn’t end the story, but starts a whole new chapter? When we ask for the “truth to be revealed” in order to experience closure, we must prepare ourselves to receive it. And, sometimes it will not deliver closure at all. Only more epiphanies.…
Keep reading“TEN TOES DOWN” – LOVE, WENDY
“Ten toes down…” Not standing there fighting everybody… Just standing firmly in your own humanity while other people are busy revealing theirs. BOOM. Love and blessings, Wendy
Keep readingIt Is Always Winter:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
She had so much going for her. Intelligence. Personality. Generosity to a fault… And…her beauty was external, but more than that…her inner beauty shared the depth of her soul. She exuded empathy and kindness, love and compassion and patience. Forgiveness. Love… She was so loved, but then…in the depths of abuse and neglect…she lost her way…and they abandoned her. She stood alone. A cold, dark…
Keep readingBetrayal:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
People reveal their character not only by how they treat the people they need, but by how they treat the people they no longer “need”…with an insatiable desire to be liked. It’s realizing that the person you thought you knew is not the person you believed they were after someone steps forward saying, “I feel you should know…” That can hurt more than the actual…
Keep readingPatterns:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
I observe behavior and think to myself, “I won’t take this personally. What else can be true about the situation?”… But then, after watching their consistent patterns, I realize…they know exactly what they are doing. This is another opportunity to build grit and resilience… Thick skin…ten toes down…forge ahead with empty hands… This is not yours to carry. Love and blessings, Wendy
Keep readingOne:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
It only takes one small cloud to block the sun. It takes only one unkind word to break a spirit. One smile can heal a heavy heart… “One is the loneliest number that you’ve ever known.” (Three Dog Night) “It Takes Two” Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston Bring the sunshine. Speak with kindness. Share your smile. Sing a different tune… Be that one. Love and…
Keep readingPRACTICAL SPIRITUALITY:PAUSE TO BE PRESENT. PATIENTLY PROCESS – LOVE, WENDY
Think about the people, places and things in your life that are easily accessible and comfortable…isn’t it tempting to place yourself where you know these situations are not healthy for you because it requires little to no effort to reach for familiarity…especially when you are lonely and bored and begin to romanticize the good times? Familiarity becomes seductive because it is easy, particularly when loneliness, boredom,…
Keep readingWrite It Down:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
Writing is my form of meditation and prayer. It is how I process what is happening inside of me…not by forcing an answer, but by placing the thoughts somewhere outside of myself so that I may see them, feel them, process them…and sometimes…let them go. Love and blessings, Wendy
Keep readingNEVER LET THE TRUTH INTERFERE WITH A GOOD STORY:SOUL NOTES – LOVE, WENDY
Through both my lived experiences and my field experiences, I have learned that those who lack emotional intelligence are often emotionally immature people, lack self-esteem, and experience accountability as an attack. Accountability threatens the narrative when someone’s self-image depends on being the innocent, misunderstood, or “always right” person. Taking responsibility for their words and behaviors is unlikely because it threatens the story they need to…
Keep readingSEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH – LOVE, WENDY
September is Suicide Awareness Month… I had the opportunity to implement my training as a Mental Health First Aider and Suicide Safety instructor yesterday in two separate incidents. And last month, I was called to use both of these trainings for a dear friend who just lost his wife to suicide.  I am a certified trainer and would encourage you to take this 8…
Keep readingPeace Begins With Me:Soul Notes – Love, Wendy
Remind yourself daily and often “I do not need anyone’s permission to experience peace. It is my choice and my right…and I mindfully cultivate peace in every decision that I make and every person that I engage with… ”Peace begins with me.” Do not cower, do not apologize, do not deny yourself your birthright to live in peace and wellness. If they don’t understand your…
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