The main reasons why people start over include: relationships, where they live, job change, illness, losses, failures, and new interests. Whether it was the pandemic, politics, or personal situations, most of us have felt disruptions over the last few years and for some of us the need to start over, to begin again.
This morning, I thought I was finished journaling. Then something in me asked for more — not more words, but something physical. A felt sense. Almost like I needed a hug from the inside out. I realized I was longing for that feeling of being held — and I was the only one present.
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As spring slowly emerges — petals opening, light shifting, life quietly returning — I find myself reflecting on what it means to begin again, not with urgency but with intention. For caregivers — whether you are supporting someone you love at home or walking beside others through your professional role — seasons often change around you while you continue giving, showing up, and holding space. Yet this season doesn’t ask for grand resolutions or sweeping change. Instead, it offers a gentle doorway, inviting you to pause and ask: How do I want to feel as I move forward? What within me is ready to grow?
What Is Spring | Asking of You? | (Not as a Caregiver, | But as You) Read More »
Caregivers are trained—explicitly or implicitly—to fix things. We learn to anticipate problems before they surface. We watch for patterns, prepare solutions. Over time, this becomes reflex: something hurts, something breaks, and our bodies move toward repair before our minds have time to check in.
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This playful rhyme offers a snapshot of life’s many riders, each navigating their journey in their own way. The lady, the farmer, the schoolboy, and the beggar all travel differently—each shaped by their circumstances, their burdens, and their perspectives. Beneath its simplicity lies a powerful reminder: while our rides may differ, we are all on the same journey.
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