August Reflections ~ Grace & Grit

Here in Montana, we can feel the shift in seasons. This time of year is my favorite; each day feels so precious, and we get a handful of these perfect weather days. I also feel an achy sadness in my chest of summer ending. 💔

I'm on my way to Missoula today to go to a concert with a friend and to see my brother Micah. I'm excited to have a few days out of town! ☀️

As I look back at this month, I see a lot of grace and grit. The daily grace and sweetness I've been holding myself with in the hard stuff, and also the grit of continual devotion to the bigger dream. To continue to show up for my world-changing vision even on days when I feel like I want to throw in the towel and crawl into a hole.

Two highlights of this month were throwing my dad an epic 60s-themed party for his 69th birthday. We had lots of fun lights, a photo area with costumes and accessories, a plethora of fun food, pina coladas, and an epic dance party.

The other was my 20-year high school reunion. What!? I know, you may have thought I was 20. 👵 😂

It really was such a wonderful time. My 16-year-old self would have been so appalled and embarrassed by me; I was giddy and delighted all day.

I was not the most active school participant in my younger days (I was a bad girl 🫣), and so I was quite surprised that I felt this overwhelming new appreciation for my classmates. As I talked and listened to these unique individuals, I saw us all from this different vantage point. Of a lot more life lived, of how challenging that time in this town was, of how amazing and special our class is, and how many of us have now become staples in our communities. It really warmed my heart deeply, and I felt very lucky to get to be a part of it.

I was also one of the few who was not partnered or a parent. I paid attention to how this felt, and for the most part, it felt really good to say I was a free woman. To talk about my work and what matters to me. But there was that little familiar tug of pain, of how I thought my life would be. That little ache of loneliness. So the grace continues.

Welp, that was August, in a nutshell. At least, the parts that I feel called to share today.

Some very exciting travels and retreats are on the books for the next few years, so stay tuned! And I will be traveling to LA in October, and I'll be seeing a very small handful of clients while I am there. If you want to get a session with me, reach out, these will go fast!

And lastly, I have a LOT of amazing things coming up, so take a moment to peruse the offerings and see if anything catches your eye. 💫