Author Archives: shelleylynn

“Fear has a large shadow, but he himself is small.” Ruth Gendler People have asked me why I didn’t leave sooner. It is not an easy answer and for a long time I had no answer. I would pretend to and I would dance around it, offering all sorts of excuses and false wisdom. ButContinue reading “Why didn’t you just leave?”

“We cannot control what emotions or circumstances we will experience next, but we can choose how we will respond to them.” Gary Zukav Over the past 4 years and 3 months I worked incredibly hard to be in control of my life. I dug. I pushed. I pulled. I stood. And I took control. ThereContinue reading “The fighter.”

“Some family trees bear an enormous crop of nuts.” Wayne Huizenga Happy Easter. Odd. Easter. For most, a gathering. A reason to get together and celebrate a holiday. Eat too much food. Drink too much spirits. Eat chocolate and/or candy until we feel ill. Any of the above or all of the above. But notContinue reading “The gathering.”

“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘you’re not alone.’” Brené Brown “How are you?” “I’m holding up fine. How are you?” “Hanging in there.” And so the conversation goes. ButContinue reading “Sunshine and roses… and unicorns.”

“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” Steve Marble We are in a strange time. I promised myself when this all started that I would not write about the ‘C’ word. But I promise, this isn’t about that. It is inspired by isolation which is a product of that.Continue reading “Fill your own damn cup.”

I have been challenged to write a new story.  To close the cover on the old one.  I have embraced the first book.  Book 1.  I have held it close and I have kept it warm.  I have loved it.  And now it is time to free it.  I am not sure if I canContinue reading “Book 2, Chapter 1.”

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” John F. Kennedy As you should know, I am a huge advocate for health and wellness. So with everything negative going on right now I would like to take thisContinue reading “I shall not take for granted.”

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm’sContinue reading “And then there was the angry phase.”

“For it is only when we see the full extent of the damage that we can go about fixing it. Becoming whole again. Cautiously, optimistically, gloriously whole again.” In the past four years I have met many new people. Each of them have affected me in different ways and contributed to my growth. I haveContinue reading “Trusting the broken instincts.”

“The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” Sheryl Sandberg I have a talent for art. I have always been good at it. It has always come naturally to me. Illustrative mostly. I can look at a picture and draw or paint it quite accurately. However, I did not seriouslyContinue reading “The instruction follower.”