Stories with an Open Heart
Reflections, insights, and resources for healing, growth, and emotional wellbeing.
Healing Through the Grief
Sometimes, grief hits us like a tidal wave. We don't even realize but we emotionally shut down and this is when people take advantage of us. At our weakest/ most vulnerable times. A few years ago I dealt with the grief of losing my grandmother. I was at work as always and I got the unfortunate call. I think that day the sunshine in my eyes dulled for awhile. I couldn't fathom a world without her. It took me time to adjust to life without her cheerful spirit. If you ever see the sunflowers in our office that was my grandmother's favorite flower. Remember don't ever let anyone tell you how to grieve. Grief is never easy.
Healthy Relationships
We often undervalue ourselves when it comes to dating and relationships. We don't see the value to be our genuine selves. Fears of abandonment and insecurities start to weigh in. We forget about choosing ourselves for once and instead we eventually learn to hate ourselves. But, I'm here to remind you of the importance of loving oneself to honor you and also model healthy relationships for your future.
Courage for Change
Change is so difficult and scary. We pride ourselves with familiar comfortable situations because of the unknown. Do you ever wonder what it would be like to take that risk? To really invest in yourself? What would it feel like to finally say I'm doing this? Take your inner power back and be brave enough to say I'm willing to find that spark again. It will be worth it.
Conversations from the Heart
Last year I was faced with the possibility that my father might die. The year before my father's heart was giving out and he was struggling to breathe but diligently still going to work each day. He finally was able to get open heart surgery and the recovery was immensely long. My father has always been a man of integrity, kindness, and love. I live by these core principles. My father is the inspiration for the name Open Hearts.
Letting Love in Again
I think love finds us in mysterious ways. It sneaks up on us gradually. We find ourselves spending a little more time on self care. We find ourselves speaking a little more confidently and realizing what we had in us a long time ago. A voice, a talent, and act of courage to want more for our lives. Maybe today will be the day we speak more kindly to ourselves. Maybe today will be the day we go forward more bravely. Letting love heal us within is the true act of care.