September Morn

Hello,

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer! Tomorrow is the first day of September. A new morning, new month, and soon a new season.

I've often said that September is a beautiful time to reset, begin anew, reflect, or simply take stock of where you are in life. Why not use the 30 days in September as a springboard for your New Year goals or resolutions. By December 31st, you will either form new habits or will be able to determine what needs to be reassessed.

Remember to stay focused, dream big, and give yourself breathing room.

Bad habits are hard to break and good habits take time, hard work, and consistency. Both feel amazing when accomplished. Believe in yourself!

From A to Z here is a “you got this” list I wrote down to provide myself momentum:

Avoid negativity

Be yourself

Change patterns

Dive deep

Eat healthy

Face fears

Get moving

Have fun

Instill ideas

Join others

Keep going

Live passionately

Make time

Navigate challenges

Outline goals

Pay attention

Quietly reflect

Reassess often

Stay focused

Try again

Utilize skills

Value time

Wonder more

XO

You matter

Zen works

What would you add to your list? 🥊

All the best,

Valerie

The Joy of Spring

Hello,

On the calendar Spring is several weeks away. Yet signs of renewal, rebirth and a reason to rejoice abound. Look around and you will notice the leafing on trees, the flower buds in gardens and the sweet chirping of baby birds.

What are your plans for Spring? Perhaps to start a new garden or travel to a new place. Spring inspires an awakening of the senses, new dreams, and growth.

Our friend the sun appears more steadily and warmly. We spring forward in time lengthening each day. Which in turn provides renewed energy. I’m ready! More than ever before.

This past winter season has been dark for so many people. The daily news, personal losses, and financial strains have wreaked havoc on so many, leaving deep scars.

Spring can renew and replenish both body and soul. I plan on starting an herb garden and learning to use a new camera. I hope to bask in the sun more often doing absolutely nothing. Simply sitting, observing, listening in a park or at the coast. Ocean waves and seagulls soothe the senses.

Whatever your plans are as we move into Spring I encourage you to move your body, replenish your soul, learn new things, and enjoy yourself! Before the summer heat arrives and we hibernate behind air conditioning.

Ideas: bird-watching, hiking, picnics, camping, painting your home, nature journaling, gardening, walking, decluttering, dancing under the stars, simply resting in the sunshine

Happy Spring all,

Valerie

Looking Forward

Hello,

Hope everyone had a wonderful, peaceful holiday!

Looking forward to 2025 I am choosing:

To set realistic expectations

To surround myself with joyful people

To complete projects I began long ago

To immerse myself in cozy spaces

To devour books as always

To journey to interesting places

To stay curious and open-minded

To seek adventure and delight

To feed the inner child in me

To encourage the inner child in others

To work hard as always

To set realistic goals

To love God, myself, and others

To be myself,

Valerie

Happy New Year!