The Library of Today

Rhythms vs Routines, finding discipline in listening to your body, slow living practices that keep me grounded, allowing yourself to ebb and flow

In todays episode, I talk about the complex, yet simple dynamic between rhythms and routines. I find that I navigate towards rhythms more because I like the fluidity of them, whereas routine can sometimes feel structured and rigid. I highlight some of the daily rhythms that keep me grounded and how I believe we can find discipline in listening to our bodies, not just crossing something off a to do list.

The space thats left after letting go, shedding old layers of yourself, grieving what you used to identify with, embracing the unknown of what your next step is

We naturally evolve throughout our life as we go through different experiences, meet people, try new things, and reflect. These ebbs and flows of life shape who we are as people and sometimes that means shedding old layers of yourself, things you identify with, perspectives, beliefs, your lifestyle, interests and priorities. All of these things can shift and change, but we often overlook the space that is left after letting go. As a creative on social media, I feel like I'm currently in that space. There is a big question mark around my artist identity after a transformative year and a question mark around how to find a meaningful purpose in the midst of the unknown.

The Ultimate Form of Control is Surrender

Your desire for control is controlling you. We've all been through something where all we want is to understand the why, the how, and the when. But the reality is, there are circumstances that we won't ever get those answers we are seeking. In the midst of hardship we grasp for control because life feels out of control. In todays episode, I share how I'm trying to find peace in hardship and how I am trying to let go, despite my circumstances.

Dont Worry About Tomorrow, You Cant Ground Yourself Through Control, Finding Freedom in Surrender, Life is Fleeting Dont Let Hardship Consume You

Are you going through a hardship or struggling with worry? Worrying is our way to try to grasp onto something that feels out of our control. Instead of it grounding us, it just causes more hardship. In this episode, I reference a few bible verses that remind me of what we can do in times of hardship and what can ground us in the midst of worry.

When life takes you down an unexpected path, navigating a health diagnosis, managing anxiety, controlling what you can control, looking for the glimmers, an audio diary

In this episode, I take you through a few days in my life: the day before a highly anticipated doctor appointment and the day of. Its kind of like an audio diary! I walk you through my anxiety and how I manage it and the grief that comes with a health diagnosis. Topics to expect in this episode: Health anxiety, visiting a new doctor office, doctor appointments, anticipation, chronic illness, navigating health issues, the importance of a support system, autoimmune issues, navigating health diagnosis, advocating for yourself,  managing anxiety, looking for the glimmers, how to celebrate the day even when its daunting, controlling what you can control, grounding exercises, self care, practicing grace and patience with yourself, faith, healthy habits, turning your day around, tips and tricks to feel better, surrender and letting go, navigating the unknown, when life takes you down an unexpected path, grief