Category: BOOK

“In the midst of chaos, I am faced with escalating adversity, and on days like yesterday, I feel that all of my strength and resolve are tapped out…

Therefore…I tap inwards…

I retreat… I go within where I connect to Spirit where I seek loving support and guidance.

I cry and allow myself to feel my emotions. I still grieve my losses of 2020. I ask for strength to meet myself where I am, and to know that it is the absolute perfect place for me to stand. I offer myself permission to feel.

I practice extra loving self care. I eat a healthy home cooked meal. I stay hydrated. I pray and I meditate. I take a brisk walk. I connect to nature and to my music. I connect to my two dearest friends for support, and they remind me that I am loved. I use my tools. I hear Spirit offer me the guidance that I seek. “Rest, realign, rest even more. You are never alone. You are supported, and you are well.”

I remain still, and I listen. I am calm in the presence of Spirit.

These are the components of my daily self care practices that are now my lifestyle. I practice, and I heal. I move forward.

Feeling promotes healing.

I remind myself that I have a very impressionable audience that I choose to be an example for. My children, my grandchildren, my loving friends, my colleagues, my clients, and my students.

Wellness is where I stand in my power for myself, and to create a ripple effect.

My purpose…my inspiration…my honor.”

Love and blessings,

Wendy

“We are the only ones who can create healthy change in our own lives. I cannot value your life more than YOU value your own life.”

Love, Wendy

“When Spirit speaks to me at the “11th hour” where a potential crisis is averted, I am reminded that I am always lovingly guided and protected.”

Love, Wendy

“As the years go on and I reflect on the memories of my years in addiction and the ways that it affected my body, my mind and my spirit, and that of my family, I continue to work on self forgiveness.

With deep self care and loving compassion for myself as I had been living with a disease, Substance Use Disorder, that nearly took my life, I remind myself often that in this very moment I am doing the very best that I can for myself, and for my loved ones. Had I known better and had I been equipped with the tools as a child, young adult and grown adult, I would never have inflicted so much pain within, or to those whom I love so deeply.

Nearly eight years of wellness post Substance Use Disorder, I still live with the remnants of a life I do not recognize, yet hauntingly surreal.

Today, I pray for Spirit to support me as I practice self forgiveness.”

Love, Wendy

“If you want for others to treat you with respect and loving care…offer it.

If you give your word to others…keep it. If it cannot be kept, alert them.

If you want to be included… embrace others.

You see, we teach people what is acceptable to us by what we offer to them, and that our time is as precious as anyone else’s. We command respect and consistency.

I offer my time unconditionally even with a packed schedule and challenges of my own. Time is a precious gift, and I thrive in giving to others. I also thrive on being the recipient of someone else’s precious time.

We all need each other, most especially now.

It’s never about feeling obligated or that we have to answer to someone else…it is always about integrity…keeping our word unless extenuating circumstances prevent it. Even then, we take the time to let another know that plans have changed…

And…

Offering to others that which we hope to receive…

Love, patience, empathy and time. Treasures.”

Love, Wendy

“The song says, “Love is all you need…”

I disagree…

In the presence of love, we need to feel heard, and have mutual respect and trust…

Love is a partner who is our friend and lives up to that honor…

We need to have a partner that is present, willingly, when it matters…when it’s important to us…

We need to establish healthy boundaries…

We need to understand our partner’s love language and to learn to speak it fluently…

We need to have room to grow and encouragement to do so…

Together, we create experiences of joy, and offer empathy and compassion, and to offer space for “me” time when needed…

We need a partner who is our spiritual twin and one who feels God’s presence in their soul…one who is willing to share that presence, and one who lives authentically in faith…our soulmate…

Love is an unbreakable bond…no matter what the circumstances…we work through it and emerge even stronger…

Love is many things…yet not all that we need.”

Love, Wendy

“I eliminate all that does not contribute to my growth. I embrace all that supports my ability to evolve.

Choice is freedom.”

Love, Wendy

“When my response is, “of course,” that translates to “that goes without saying.” I am telling you in my own words that for me, this is who I am…

And…

I act upon my words.”

Love, Wendy

“Our most loving and effective self care is to acknowledge the healthy changes which we know we need to make, and to take action. Here is where we can mindfully and willingly change the trajectory of our health.

“Self care is the actions that we take to achieve wellness and wellness is where we stand in our power.”

Love, Wendy

“Have you ever noticed that when others you observe do not get their way, they have a temper tantrum like a child who doesn’t get that toy he/she is screaming for, and these same individuals look for excuses and for others to blame? They even go as far as to fabricate and/or embellish stories in their minds, run with it, and spread untruths on global platforms that exacerbate hate, and where they align with others of the same angry, entitled and bullying mindset. These are the same individuals who sit behind a computer and spew venom, and use degrading words and hurl hurtful insults at selected groups to gain followers, yet never coming out into the light where they can be seen, or to engage in constructive conversation that emulates emotional awareness and intelligence. I often say that when one isn’t equipped with the tools to eloquently express themselves, they resort to name calling and other unkind behavior that will get them the attention they have been seeking their entire lives…albeit in a negative way.

Yet, when these same individuals do get what they perceive as “justice,” and outcomes meet their own selfish demands (with an underlying agenda that is so transparent…when you have no control in your own life, align with a group of similar mindset who will offer you a false sense of control and power) the “system” is perfect, and just. They “told you so.”

I nearly aligned myself with such an individual. and then Spirit stepped right in front of me, and reminded me that I AM PURE LOVE, and suggested that I reconsider my decision to join forces with such a tainted soul.

I chose, in that moment, to realign myself with love, and to infuse love into every breath that I take… When you are on a spiritual and enlightened path, you are able to live and love in a state of peace, and offer an example of this gorgeous path to others who are like minded.

No matter what your preferences are, that being sexual, political, etc., you are my friend… until I witness an ongoing degradation, and unkind behavior of those who do not agree with your outlook and sentiments. I AM LOVE…

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.“ – 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

I live, breathe, work for a living, serve others and love with deep compassion for all humanity in real world U.S.A. And, I proudly lead by loving example.”

Love and blessings,

Wendy