This past year kicked my ass. Yeah, I know, I’m not supposed to swear and there’s probably some eloquent poetic prose written by Robert Frost or Shakespeare that would capture it better. I know. But that’s not the vibe today, so we’re going with what we’ve got. I haven’t posted in a while, and despiteContinue reading “Gutted, Grown, and (still) Grateful: A Reflection on Strength, Surrender, and Softness”
Author Archives: KathyElle
2024 – Shaking it Up
Here we are. It’s officially 2025 – in fact, several weeks in. (Actually, more like a whole month…) While I am usually quick to write, reflect and set intentions, this year kind of chaotically stumbled and rolled along without much pause. I started this blog with the intention of committing myself to focusing more onContinue reading “2024 – Shaking it Up”
On Being Enjoyed
For those who don’t know, I am on some days, a child psychiatrist, on other days, an obsessed dog mom, and on most days, a complete and total hot mess. Lately less hot, and more mess. What can I say? It’s life…. And life is messy. In true spirit of my waffling identity, I haveContinue reading “On Being Enjoyed”
On Becoming Precious
By pure accident, I came across this beautiful poem by Lisel Mueller (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/154099/in-passing) several times in the last month and this artfully written Nautilus article – and it only seems right to share. In Passing By Lisel Mueller How swiftly the strained honeyof afternoon lightflows into darkness and the closed bud shrugs offits special mysteryin orderContinue reading “On Becoming Precious”
Interlude
When I started this blog in 2021-ish, I meant it to be a writing practice that I secretly hoped would eventually give me enough disciple, ideas, and experience, to allow me to write a book. Someday. As life got in the way, social obligations resumed, work took over, I started to write every few months,Continue reading “Interlude”
New Year, Same Me
I traditionally listen to Rachel Brathern’s “From the Heart” podcast a few days leading up to the new year. Usually, I like to set some intentions, and go through my little clearing ritual – clean every little nook and cranny, burn some palo santo, reflect with gratitude, and infuse some happy wishes for the upcomingContinue reading “New Year, Same Me”
Each Other’s Light
Before the end of the year – I promised myself to add some art on here. If you squint really hard and turn your head to the left, have some wine and look at it with just one eye – I promise it looks like Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Try it! One of the reasonsContinue reading “Each Other’s Light”
Self-Love: A Tall Tale
I have had a long and complicated relationship with myself for a pretty long time. My official Facebook status, if anyone is using that anymore, would be “complicated – in relationship with myself.” I haven’t been one to be particularly confident in myself. I can certainly name more things I dislike about myself than thingsContinue reading “Self-Love: A Tall Tale”
Coins from Heaven
I initially wrote this post a long time ago, and never got comfortable enough to share it. Maybe it felt a bit too vulnerable, too corny, too serious, too close to my heart, or simply too boring. No major “Aha!” moment here. No major wisdom. It’s probably the experience of anyone and everyone who hasContinue reading “Coins from Heaven”
After the Last Guest Leaves
Earlier in the year, I had a few weeks that were a flurry of social gatherings. Birthdays, dinner nights, wine nights and just a good ol’ catch up sesh. I love taking the time to create an elegant charcuterie board, make a nice dinner, light candles (in case you didn’t know, my love of candlesContinue reading “After the Last Guest Leaves”
Simple Serendipities 