Dance With Me

Energy, Rhythms and Lessons... This is the beautiful Messy Life of my wonderful family!

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What a long times it’s been… I am back and I am writing and sharing my poetry so that as I unravel all that I thought I needed to be, others who are also beginning to unravel can feel the belonging they need for their journey. I have been finding so much to be grateful for even as I struggle and one of the greatest blessings is being seen as you are and really having someone in the puddle with you. This metaphor was not mine but the amazing @brenebrown who planted the seed of this soundtrack in my mind which has helped me to find comfort in my puddles and join loved ones in theirs as I travel down my path. The armor we wear deceives us into believing that we are protecting ourselves all the while we keep ourselves burdened, trapped and believing our loneliness. The @theuntetheredsoulbook beautifully painted this for me and for that perspective I have found healing and awareness that reminds me in those puddles that the rain does stop and I can step out of the puddle and continue on with perseverance and love. I hope this comforts all those humans out there searching for something in the moment they need it. We are in this together ❤️❤️❤️ #poetry #poemoftheday #poetsofinstagram #poetrycommunity #poems #writetoheal #passion #empoweringwomen #empowerment #love #thepoweroflove #enough #radical #radicalacceptance #radicallove #radicalimperfection #radicalimperfectionist #radicallyimperfect (at South Coast Metro Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRcek15MyXh/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Dyson named this sweet angel Beaky. She crossed my path on my walk and Wasn’t able to fly. It pulled me out of my moment of introspection and into the world around me. We dropped her off at the wildlife rescue in HB this morning and the event got us talking about how easy it is to be consumed with our own thoughts and the blessing there is when we are drawn out. A dear friend of mine is immersing herself in helping those in need right now because she can. Because she cares. Because her feelings about the world weren’t helping the world so she took a new look at her life and her friends and stepped up to care for some people that deeply needed it. I find myself humbled and inspired; it’s helping me and reminding me of so many things that I forget to make a priority when I’m stuck in my anxiety or my pursuits of knowledge. It is often that I fail to see those in need around me. It is easy to feel overwhelmed as a mom, and with our lives still affected by this virus, I am not short on thoughts to ponder, overanalyze and use to assign meaning to it all. BUT one truth is certain... I need to remember LOVE. Love is my guide. Always, LOVE first. When I relentlessly hold myself to a higher and higher standard, or when I then do that to others or my kids... I can interrupt this by simply looking around me with love. I can and I will. I know the boys feel like there is not much they can do to make Covid go away aside from what we are already doing (I certainly feel the truth in that) and yet, it’s not helpful to sit in that constantly and the resulting feelings of helplessness. I hope to be an inspiration to my kids that they won’t always get it right but they can always endeavor to love... always a little more and more. Thank you Beaky for reminding us that we can make a difference and that every single heart beat counts. We are grateful for you! Recover soon my new small friend. #natureistherapy #natureisamazing #ilovebirds #homeschool #lifeschool (at Orange County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI19Zvfh4Zz/?igshid=16yduwbztei4d

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Just breathe... well ok then #wakemeup #wow #stunningsunset #clouds #illtakeit #beautiful #walkingmeditation (at Orange County, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH1vII2DMTL/?igshid=vorq6u2wrxfn

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Practicing writing his name :) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09IUy8BNY1/?igshid=14hc4h4rot05t

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Our neighbor gave us some tropical Fruits from a Vietnamese store... she called them Rambutan and dezzy cut them open for a solid 20 minutes while dyson ate them. They were interesting and a fun change to our typical apples and bananas! https://www.instagram.com/p/B09IQ0rBcB9/?igshid=dvlh98ylxvqc

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This was the most entertaining evening we have had in a while :) great music, and people of all ages and types with good energy... it was so fun https://www.instagram.com/p/B09H6B6BovS/?igshid=t94fzvwg2ijs

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He loves sharing :) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09H6Onh2Dj/?igshid=5u0tb611xit4

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Evenings with books and creativity :) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09Hs-tBQZ1/?igshid=1k6q71sj0t5xa

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Now Yellow belts :) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09HoGuh037/?igshid=1u2bzekeyry4a

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I can’t get enough Dyson When was the last time you danced with your all?! This kid does this every time :) Dance your heart out Dice man... you are so loved https://www.instagram.com/p/BzRQryLBC7Q/?igshid=s5rzsu609o1v

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I love how close these two are... I love our life and I’m so grateful even though it’s hard sometimes :) https://www.instagram.com/p/By-sbEtB0l8/?igshid=29vl76fl1fcy

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The fact that these kids get to do stuff like this for hours EVERY. SINGLE. DAY... that’s one of the best parts about homeschooling. They’re best friends and I get to witness most of the moments of beauty. I feel so blessed and I am so grateful. I have terrible moments sometimes for sure; but this... this fills me up in so many ways... #homeschool #lifeschool #unschooling #boymom #getkidsoutside https://www.instagram.com/p/ByEVrrdh28d/?igshid=1ic6ihh2tiv7h

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Unedited... I mean, seriously! Look at this beauty!?! We hiked peters canyon lake trail today and noticed the charred trees (what remained of them) and posts that had once held the trail borders. It was amazing to witness the abundance of life that was rebounding all around us! It was inspiring and reminded me that although things can change in a mere moment, life proves itself incredibly resilient. I looked up which fire this was and it was amidst the October 2017 fires. How grateful I am to all of the firefighters that helped to put out the fires of that time and all the other times we have faced such natural disasters. I am grateful for the nature and beauty so close to my home and how God reminds me of his life and provision, and of the way he is always working through the pain to help us rebound, stronger through our various challenges. I am grateful... #naturehike #naturegroup #homeschool #homeschooling #livingscience #inspired https://www.instagram.com/p/ByET6AFB2BZ/?igshid=1w5jrjitf4062

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Today we ventured along Peter’s Canyon Lake Trail, with the gorgeous scenery and the incredible life abounding all around us. I had never seen a plant like this before. The coiled buds look like caterpillars and they are so beautiful! You can see in the photos just the first flowers opening up on the tops of several. #naturejournal #educationisanatmosphere #livingscience #homeschool #charlottemason https://www.instagram.com/p/ByETEx8BMU4/?igshid=srvsg94jutx

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Ready for a new journey! Wish me luck, I didn’t know this was so long :) hope I can keep focused long enough lol https://www.instagram.com/p/BwD1LRBBv8M/?igshid=116zgk4tt35fp

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King Dyson is 5 today!!! I can’t believe it :) I was teary-eyed yesterday but today we celebrate. He is king for the day! Happy birthday our wonderful Dyson :) we love you https://www.instagram.com/p/BwCnjTpB-y3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qisdjjjea7yi

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We enjoyed a Great 4.5 hour nature walk on Friday with good friends in a part of back bay we hadn’t explored before. We found this beautiful flower among many many others and I just loved it :) I had to learn more. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwBAekPBVV9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o714d36d29qf