Creative Self-Compassion Journal

Welcome! I’m so glad you're here. This is a place where I share stories, creative practices, and reflections on self-compassion. My hope is that you'll find something that encourages you, sparks your creativity, and reminds you that you’re not alone.

Stuck in Hummingbird Mode?

here's the sun

I hope you're well. This week, I've been paying close attention to the hummingbird feeder we recently set up on our patio....

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Compassion at Costco

August tends to be hot and slow in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s the month I most associate with that song from Porgy & Bess...

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A Single Moment of Grace

Here in the U.S., it's a week before Thanksgiving ~ a time that can feel tender and complicated (for all sorts of reasons). ...

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What If Hope Is Trying to Speak, Even Now?

It's the first week of autumn here in the northern hemisphere. Since the summer solstice, the hours of daylight have been gr...

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Having a "Why Not?" Summer

It's been a few weeks since I posted ~ how are you doing? How was July? We're a little more than half way between the beginn...

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Row, Row, Row Your Boat

stained glass sun

I hope you're well. It's the first Friday of June and the summer solstice is right around the corner! You wouldn't necessa...

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