01/20/2026
This was yesterday. I couldn’t resist the sunbeams and the trees pillowed with fresh powder. A stroll down the hill to pick up the mail turned into a river walk. I wanted to post about the gratitude I was feeling in this moment. But the truth is, standing amidst these idyllic conditions, I was speaking gratitude but I couldn’t generate the feeling. Some days it’s like that, isn’t it? What was present? A heaviness following the news of a local tragedy, irritation that a 3 day headache was still lingering, a flutter of nervousness knowing I’d be returning to leadership group the next day, contentedness anticipating my evening plans, and some feelings of sadness. And, for full transparency, I felt shame. This life has so much nuance and so much complexity, hey? Some days we practice gratitude but can’t feel it in our hearts. That’s not a failure. That’s just what is, in the moment. In another moment, just like this, a wellspring of gratitude will bring buoyancy to my heart. Your WHOLE human experience is welcome here. All of our parts are longing to be witnessed and known 💗.