Author Archives: shelleylynn

“There is nothing more freeing and empowering than learning to like your own company.” Mandy Hale So pretend for a minute that you have to self-isolate. Many have done it over the past year. If you haven’t, think for a minute on what you would do. How do I cope with just me, myself andContinue reading “From the inside looking out.”

“It all begins and ends in your mind. What you give power to, has power over you, if you allow it.” Unknown A couple weeks ago I had a bad dream. I nightmare actually. I woke up shaking and afraid. It has taken me awhile to figure out how to write about it and moreContinue reading “I wish a bear was chasing me.”

“People don’t change at their core. If you’re a good person, you’re a good person. What changes is our behavior.” Karrine Steffans Do people change? I have asked myself this question many times. Deep down, I don’t believe that they do. I don’t believe that a good person can become bad. I don’t believe thatContinue reading “I have not changed.”

“Life is full of surprises and serendipity. Being open to unexpected turns in the road is an important part of success. If you try to plan every step, you may miss those wonderful twists and turns. Just find your next adventure – do it well, enjoy it – and then, not now, think about whatContinue reading “Unexpected forks.”

“For yesterday is but a memory, and tomorrow is only a vision. But today well lived makes every yesterday a memory of happiness. And every tomorrow a vision of hope. Look well, therefore, to this day.“ Ancient Sanskrit poem by Kelidasa So if you recall, a couple months back I received a birthday card thatContinue reading “Dear 60 year old self.”

“You cannot change the people around you, but you can change the people you chose to be around.” Unknown For most of my adult life I felt like I have taken care of people.  Given up attention for myself to focus on others.  Some needed my attention because they were learning.  Some needed my attentionContinue reading “The laws of attraction.”

I have found a love and passion this past year for writing that I did not know existed. I had always wanted to try but lacked the courage and motivation. I began writing – or rather journaling – in 2019. My hardest, most challenging year so far. Writing was my meditation. My release. A wayContinue reading “Finding happy.”

Merry Christmas Eve everyone. I hope this finds you all in good spirits. If it doesn’t… I get it. I really do. This holiday season is definitely a different one. Marking the end of a very different year. A year where the world just simply seemed to find chaos around every corner. The news channelsContinue reading “You don’t have to wear pants.”

“Vulnerability is not weakness. It is our greatest measure of courage.” Brene Brown Okay so we have talked about fear. We have talked about what we fear – rejection. Now let’s again, go a little deeper. What else do we fear? Vulnerability. Being vulnerable. Why? We are led to believe that vulnerability is weakness. AndContinue reading “The vulnerability mountain.”

“As I look back on my life I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being re-directed to something better.” Steve Maraboli Now that we have talked about fear, let’s look at it a little deeper. What do we fear the most? Opening ourselves up toContinue reading “The big ‘R’.”