January 13, 2026

Yesterday there was sleep deprivation from a restless night before.

A morning session at the therapy barn, a brief discussion with

the therapist and her client, a super-cute blonde boy, around 6-ish.

(side-note: she mentioned my name once) 

We walked around the arena, while he rode with out our help.

Chatted the whole time, while following through on prompts from

his therapist. He didn't miss a beat.

At the end of his session, he got to pick an activity he'd like to finish with.

He chose tic-tac-toe.

He was asked who he wanted to play it with?

He looked at me and said, "Robin."

After that, a quick Walmart run, and then Tai Chi.

I came home in survival mode.

My take away for the day? "Robin".

It left an impact on me. That's all I can say about that.

He won by the way.

This morning, I woke up refreshed.

Whispering a big "thank you" for not feeling like 

my head was screwed on backwards.

I started by stepping out into the cool breeze, to feed the birds 

& waddling chickens running from the neighbors for their handful of seeds.

I can't resist waddling chicken runs... too sweet.

 I came in with the scent of fresh-air on my clothes (*love), put the kettle on for coffee, and turned on an audiobook to feed me positive words,

 while I prepped a

batch of sourdough to put in the oven.

Sourdough is fun.

It's like having adult play-dough that I get to eat.

I even ordered some whimsical beeswax bags to store the loaves in.

However, I have developed a habit of eating the end off of every loaf

I've baked so far. While it's fresh and warm.

That's my favorite piece.

Every time.

I've not given away one loaf yet that didn't have part of it missing,

which is why I usually give away 1/2 loafs.

So now my secret is out, if you happen to get a loaf.

Lots of journaling today...

good shifts are happening on my end.

Neuroplasticity & mindfulness are on my path.

(I'm fascinated by the mind.)

I'll try to filter through and grab some of the best..

This day is a precious unrepeatable gift.

A life close to God, will never be dull or predictable.

Expect each day to contain surprises.

Resist the tendency to search for the easiest route 

through the day.

Don't just do what you're able to do;

figure out what you were made to do,

then do a lot of that.

You don't have to stick to things just because

it makes the people around you happy.

Figure out what sparks life in you

& throw yourself into it without caring

whether anyone is watching.

Make some changes to keep current 

with who you've become.

"We're all constantly changing."

'Don't resist the change.

Go with it.

Don't be limited by what you excel at.'

'Act on the ache you feel to live the story you

always wanted-

the story you were meant to live.'

It's never too late to do what you were meant to do.

'God will guide you in your decisions.

He will lead you & equip you to 

accomplish His plans for you.

Trust Him.'

'There are endless "ifs"

hidden in the world's love.

Looking for your true self in the world of

conditional love, will keep you "hooked"

to the world- 

trying, failing, trying again.'

'When you say "yes" to others,

make sure your not saying "no" 

to yourself.'

Don't let yourself down.

Don't disappoint yourself to avoid having to 

disappoint someone else.

Don't choose to disappoint yourself.

Prioritize your values & needs, 

and honor yourself.

'You don't need to find courage in order to make changes.

As you make whatever change is needed,

you will also gain courage.'

It's what we do,

not what we say we believe,

that defines us.

Don't let who you were define who you are becoming.

Decide that failure isn't going to be a limiting

factor in your life.

One crucial step to getting from where you are

to where you want to go is not to

be afraid of making a couple of mistakes along the way.

You must think greater than your feelings.

To change, is to think and act greater

than your present circumstances.

Greater than your environment.

Don't let your outward experience sway you to 

give up on your ideal.

Be clear in your mind of exactly what you want

to happen.

Leave the rest to God.

Even if it's unrealistic.

Learn to fall into Grace,

and be led where you're meant to be.

The pieces will come together.

Eventually you will see that He has worked through 

every detail in your life to bless you.

'...and maybe tomorrow when you look back,

you will find the strength to tell the story.

be well...

xoxo

💝

"At whatever stage your life has reached,

it takes a great deal of energy not 

to express who you really are.

If you find yourself feeling disconnected

between how you feel & how you believe

you are seen, it helps to know the person you 

really need to love more,

and accept less conditionally, 

is your own self."

~Choosing Happiness~

"Life isn't as serious as the mind makes it out to be."

~Eckhart Tolle~