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01/08/2026

Today at a group , a community of like-minded peers sojourning, we shared around i intentions, goals for the day, week, month, year, etc. Personally, incorporating i tensions has given me a sense of freedom. Intentions have allowed me to move spontaneously. "Goals" became a form of heavy burden I placed upon myself as a "have to". No room spontaneously movement. My goals were wonderful growth opportunities...until they weren't. They got lost in the cold, dark abyss of wintery depression where I laid in my haven of shame. Regret. Sickness. Chained and immobilized with no clarity of freeing myself. Until...I started embarrassing the winter season and the winter of my life. Somewhere I lost my true self! Damn! I now see winter as the likeness of what I imagine it might be like inside of a cocoon. A time of embracing the goodness of rest and growth with the hope of bursting forth with clarity and living ME. I have a dear friend who literally takes months of rest so she can engage in all the LIVING she engages in fully with a gusto all her own! As I've learned to embrace winter I get outside walking, snowshoeing, breathing in the crisp, quiet in the air. Just the other day I've done something I've never done. Got outside for the sunrise, 7:20ish until the setting of the moon, 8:40ish. I built a small bonfire enjoyed my warm tea, listened to the birds as the early sunlight floated above the tops of the trees knowing where the moon was slowly sinking. Ohhhh the energy of the sun, moon, crisp winter air and the freedom of spontaneity. When I woke that day I set the intention of embracing those expectations. It was wonderful to partake it would have been ok to switch up that intention if another opportunity to be my best self appeared. I've never been a person who honestly was rigid. Boy did I try! Pretty icky not only for me but for most EVERYONE around me. Just a way of running from my true self. So I am so very grateful for winter and the gift of freedom that comes along with intentions and the opportlunity to engage spontapneously in living who I truly am!!

Please, share your thoughts of intentions, goals, etc. that you may have for today the week, month, year, or whatever in between. PEACE!

12/31/2025

NAMI Brown County is excited to offer our upcoming Family-to-Family course. This free, 8-week educational program is designed for family members and friends supporting a loved one living with mental illness. Join us to build skills, gain understanding, and connect with others who truly get it.

Wednesdays, January 7 – February 25, 2026
NAMI Brown County, Green Bay

Space is limited—learn more or register at 920-371-0961 or info@namibrowncounty.org
We hope to see you there!

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

New SMART Recovery meeting begins this Friday at Villa West.
Doors open at 12:30.
The meeting begins at 1:00
Great tools.
Great people.
Great New Year!

12/30/2025

Throwback Thursday! We're bringing some of our podcast episodes forward, as they are as relevant as when we recorded them.

What do you do with all of the emotion that comes when our communities experience violence or tragedy? How do you navigate the overwhelming stories of school shootings, domestic terrorism rooted in racism, or other news that invokes big emotion?
Karen Iverson Riggers and I recently had a conversation about the heaviness in our hearts over the past two weeks and the reminder that none of us is alone.
Listen on our website: https://www.ebbandflowcooperative.com/real-vibes-only-podcast/heavyhearts

12/29/2025

Santa fun!

12/24/2025

A super, merry and hope-filled holiday season to you all!

12/21/2025