Tiger Live Painting
Real Talk
I’ve heard multiple times on this journey- sometimes out of the mouths of loved ones, but mostly from my own mouth, “It’s good to follow your dreams, but maybe you should go out and get a ‘Real Job.’” Honestly, I have struggled with the feasibility of making my dreams come true and weighed it against the reality of needing to sustain the cost of living. I have grappled with the guilt of feeling like a financial burden and not contributing equally to the household. I have had sobering moments with myself and asked, “At what point am I just being Selfish?” I have even given myself, the universe, and my dreams ultimatum after ultimatum. Declaring in a state of Frustration and Exasperation, “If I don’t see results in one month from now, I’m going out and getting a ‘Real Job.’” Yet, each time I stomp my feet and shake my fists, the universe reaches out, saves me from myself, and I am able to hang on a little longer. I kid you not, I was in the midst of one of my mind bending stomach churning fits of frustration, when my husband said, “Maybe you should read this book.” He walked over to my side of the bed, reached for a dusty book lying face down on my side table, and handed it to me. I looked at the cover and read the title: Three Feet From Gold. I was astonished that I had been sleeping next to this book for close to two years and never thought to open it, but when I did I discovered it was about not giving up on your dreams when you are so close to success. And so, I hung on a little bit longer! The universe has aided me on my daily struggle to fight back those voices with little nuggets of inspiration sprinkled along my journey. Sometimes they are as simple as noticing a license plate that encourages me to keep going in some small way, or sometimes I would come across a successful person I admire and think to myself, “If they can achieve success, so can I!” I sincerely believe that I am on the right path and that I am capable of achieving financial freedom while doing what I love. That being said, I would be lying if I did not admit that just yesterday, while ruminating over the events that took place last week I felt the pang of frustration with constantly hitting walls. I have always thought that when you are on the right path obstacles would dissolve. That is not to say that I don’t believe there are challenges I am meant to overcome. However, in my naivety I believed that when you are in the flow of your purpose you would rise above those challenges, not be crushed by them. And so, that ever so tempting thought crept into my mind, “Should I quit?” Then I had a vision of a pregnant elephant and I remembered that elephants are among the few mammals with long gestation periods. They carry their young for nearly two years because they are so large with massive brains there is a lot of development that needs to take place. I felt this vision was a metaphor for my dreams. I am giving birth to more than just my dreams. I am ushering in my legacy and like the mother elephant I should be at peace knowing that something great is on it’s way- and that truly great things just take a little longer to gestate. In the meantime I’m going to continue doing what I do best and have faith that I am Living my Dreams and my dreams are the key to the Freedom i seek.
Roman Riding Motherhood and Work
Being a new mom and an entrepreneur feels similar to what I would imagine Roman Riding would feel like. Balancing with one foot on the back of one horse and the other foot on the back of another horse while galloping at high speed, with an audience, and little to no room for error. The one major difference being that Roman Riders know what they are doing and I largely feel like I’m just making it up as I go along. With motherhood being one horse and my career being the other, straddling the two feels intense, exhausting, and triumphant all at the same time. I am grateful to have a hands on Husband and a Mother in Law who support me and give me some freedom to pursue my dreams. Most days, I work while the baby sleeps or I drag him around town on work related excursions. It is not always easy and he is not always happy to be Mommy’s sidekick, but we are learning to navigate this unbelievably exciting and seriously challenging adventure together. I realize that my experience is not unique and that there are all sorts of family/work dynamics out there. I would love to hear about them so feel free to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences related to navigating work and family life with me! I’m all ears!
Morning Musings
Yesterday evening I was hiking around my property with Elijah on my back. The soft light of the day eased its way out of the sky like liquid gold and gently kissed my skin. The word, “Mighty” shaped itself in my mouth and passed through my lips with the same ease as the soft light. Mmmighty…Mighty- just felt good to say. The word engulfed me with its Power, its Presence and in that moment I felt Mighty.
In a universe so vast it’s easy to feel minuscule as we shift through our days, but like the sun a Mighty star breathing light and life into the rich tapestry of the universe, I too shine! And the most Beautiful part of it all is that I am not alone. With billions of stars shining unabashedly in the great expanse of it all- so do my Brothers and Sisters, shine. And that is MIGHTY.
Our Featured Organization: Tigers For Tomorrow
Tigers For Tomorrow at Untamed Mountain is a non-profit Wild Animal Preserve and Environmental Educational Center in North Alabama. Not only is Tigers For Tomorrow home to large cats like African Lions, Mountain Lions, and Tigers, it is also home to Bears, Wolves, and over 160 other animals. This Organization was chosen to be featured by Rebearth Publications because of its selfless and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of these native and exotic animals. Furthermore, we feel that their values of education, conservation, and preservation align with our own vision of stewardship for the earth and its inhabitants. Currently, we have raised $189.42 and growing to be donated to Tigers For Tomorrow by the first of the year. We encourage our community to learn more about this Organization by visiting their website: https://www.tigersfortomorrow.org/
***Laughing Lion Heart Available for Purchase
4'x4'/Melted Crayon on Barn wood/2017
It's A Family Affair
A sneak peak into my life as a new mom juggling the world of entrepreneurship as a local author, artist, and philanthropist. The longer I think about it, the more titles I could add to my role in this world, and I carry them all proudly with endless gratitude. My hands are constantly shaping and molding my dreams into reality, and I could not do any of it without the love and support of my two favorite sidekicks.
Easter is Almost Here!
We officially have $132.28 and growing that will go to benefit the Health and Wellness of the Wildlife at Tigers for Tomorrow!! Our goal is to reach $700 so if you feel led to donate please contact me, and REMEMBER our Handmade Elephants and Sweet Children’s book are a Great Grift Idea for EASTER!!!
Wellness Wins in Full Swing!
What an exciting weekend! We had so much Fun connecting with everyone at Wellness Wins! The numbers are in and thanks to that opportunity we broke $100 for our donations! We officially have $132.28 and growing that will go to benefit the Health and Wellness of the Wildlife at Tigers for Tomorrow!!
It's All About Education & Conservation
Our Information Board for the Wellness Wins Festival! It's All About EDUCATION & CONSERVATION! My Dream is to be the person I needed when I was a Child. Shout out to my Friends in Education: I'm initiating a Pilot Program in which I paired a Lesson Plan with my Children's Book. Please feel free to contact me for more details and lets work together INSPIRING and EDUCATING our Youth!!
