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If I knew

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if i knew when i was younger
that I would spend so much time
looking back to the days when things were simpler
yearning for it
with an ache that feels like grief
a longing that gnaws
like unsaid words

i might have enjoyed my time more
might have gone to the mall more often
might have told more secrets
got into trouble

if i had known the world doesn’t get any friendlier
that the scariness never really goes away
that i’ll still often feel like that 16-year-old farm girl
dressed in boots, patting cows
looking out across the field at the end of the barn
longing for something exciting to happen

maybe i would have realized sooner
that the stars don’t just fall for anyone

4/29/2024 Monday Morning Inspiration – Mental Health

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I like posting quotes regarding mental health, because I feel like many of us struggle and it is not talked about enough. We often don’t pay enough attention to our mental health. This is a friendly reminder to do something for yourself this week. Breathe and take it one step at a time. Sometimes, the dawning of a new day, does let you reset when you need to. Anxiety always tells us things are worse than they are.

Take care of yourself this week!

What Happened to the  Week?

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May is almost here, and the days are flying by like a bird caught in a storm. It’s not been smooth sailing here, unfortunately. Dealing with some mental health issues and with a chocolate lab who is recovering from TPLO surgery and who wants to run and play but can’t. Energy levels have been low.

The sun is out, though, and spring is definitely here! I snapped these on campus the other day. Soo pretty outside!! Annd I’ve included some pictures of poor Koda in his cone. Hopefully, the doctor will give us good news at his check-up next week. 🙏

I hope everyone has a good weekend! I hope to post more next week!

4/21/24 Monday Morning Inspiration – What are you doing for yourself this week?

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We are home with a chocolate lab who is recovering from TPLO surgery, and work is picking up at the University while the semester is nearing its end. It’s my first full cycle (fall and spring together) and I can’t believe I’ve almost been on my new job for 10+ months!

Life keeps plugging on, but don’t forget to take time for yourself. (Example: I deliberately take a day off every 6-8 weeks to get my hair recolored.) A healthy mental health is so important and something we tend to ignore like it’s just going to get better. I am currently trying new medication and while enduring the side effects is not awesome, I’m already starting to see results. Like, is this how it feels to not feel some form of worry 100% of the time?! It’s crazy.

I hope everyone has an awesome week! Almost May!!