Come on a Sketching Adventure! An illustrated reminder to keep doing life your way. You’ll also be the first to know when a new blog lands at veggiesandvodka.com.
I've been saying this to myself for months
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Keep going. You read that right. I know you’re on the brink of something. Whether it’s just for you, your loved ones, or the world… I know it’s awesome. Because you are. If you’re thinking: “Lady, you crazy – you don’t even know me!” I know this – humans as a species are awesome. We're capable of so much more goodness than we think. And this planet could really use any smidge of positivity you feel like sharing. (Understatement.) So if you think for a second that it’s not worth your It is. I believe in you. Because the only guaranteed way it won't happen? If you stop entirely. That doesn't mean you have to push to bleary-eyed exhaustion. Seriously, for the love of sleepy kittens, lay your buns down and take a nap when you need it. (Because... life.) But when you're ready... Just. Keep. Going. I promise I will too. Maura ps – If you’re up for sharing what you’re pondering or working on, hit reply and let me know so I can cheer you on! Because us humans need to stick together – and support each other. Want to work together? Check out my new services: veggiesandvodka.com now has Health Coaching packages maurakcreative.com now has Creative Consulting and Coaching packages I’m also working on "just for fun" side project I can’t wait to share with you – and I'm gonna need your help to bring it to life! |
Maura Kelpy
Come on a Sketching Adventure! An illustrated reminder to keep doing life your way. You’ll also be the first to know when a new blog lands at veggiesandvodka.com.
What if you did the brave thing… And chose growth over comfort. Would it feel: Wise? Empowering? Inspiring? Or… Exhausting? Vulnerable? Facepalming? (It’s an adjective now.) What if it was all of the above? That’s how it’s felt for me the past year: Soaring highs and recharge-on-the-couch lows. One day I’m the bird cruising a floaty breeze. The next? I’m the bird huddled in the nest going “nah, that’s too windy.” Maybe that’s just the flight path of growth. Updrafts, sunshine — and wind...
It felt like I triggered a private earthquake. My ‘97 Jeep Cherokee had started VIOLENTLY shaking. The steering wheel jackhammered against my palms. Not ideal while descending a steep hill on a two-lane highway—at 65 mph.(For my Colorado folks—that final hill of Hwy 36 into Boulder.) I side-eyed the emergency brake. It was held together with duct tape. Dare I? After what felt like minutes of terrifying chaos (probably 60 seconds)I managed to pull to the shoulder. Holy deep breaths....
Sometimes a human needs space. Like, A LOT. Without it? It gets crowded. So crowded you may not be able to think – or process. Or see clearly. Because chaos is cloudy. And this world…. oomph, she’s noisy. So how do you make space in a crowded mind/world/life?• Think about what helps you get space. • Then make a choice to sit in it. When I can, I’ll sneak out for some runs on a local ski slope. The lift chair is a favorite spacious spot of mine. I pull up my face mask, tuck myself into my...