Author Archives: shelleylynn

“If you look good, you feel good, and if you feel good, you do good.” Georges St. Pierre I love shoes. All shapes. All sizes. All functions. I am rather grateful that I have feet shaped like a duck and have a tough time finding shoes that fit. If I didn’t, I would have aContinue reading “Lets talk about shoes.”

“Feelings are just visitors, let them come and go.” Mooji This past week I have had two people I care about have to go to the bedside of someone close to them because they are sick or dying from alcoholism. And it hurts my heart. Not only for my friends but for their loved onesContinue reading “Alcohol.”

“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” Bertrand Russell What is normal? Today. What is normal? I honestly don’t even know anymore. Most days I feel like nothing has really changed. I still go out. I still shop.Continue reading “I miss wearing lipstick.”

“Writing is an extreme privilege but it’s also a gift. It’s a gift to yourself and it’s a gift of giving a story to someone.” Amy Tan What inspires you? What is your goal? What is it that you truly want out of life? I get tired of these questions. We read books that motivateContinue reading “A clear vision on a foggy day.”

“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.”