by jlouden | Sep 30, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
It was a big month for me. Deep digging in and repeatedly letting go. Leaning into the discomfort of where I leave myself by being scattered and pushing to get things “done.” Being with my restlessness to create, to lead, to contribute more and my very human...
by jlouden | Sep 1, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I write this from the shallow swamp where the black dog hunts, otherwise known as a bout of the blues. I wrote about NOT being ashamed of being depressed here, and it’s been one of my popular posts ever. Turns out many of us suffer from feeling depressed. AND...
by jlouden | Jun 29, 2014 | Creativity, Self-Care & Comfort
I woke up a couple of mornings ago hearing the words, “Don’t be afraid of rigor.” There is a growing love in me for showing up as fully as I can through presence and choice, rather than rules and comparison (by comparison I mean seeing that someone...
by jlouden | Mar 4, 2011 | Favorites
Shazaaaaam! My last post about letting go of boxes, the box of who I am or who think I’m supposed to be, strummed a cord of freedom with so many of you. We see how we get in the way of savoring and serving – for entire moments at a time (insert wry grin)....
by jlouden | Feb 24, 2011 | Favorites
New here? This is a year long experiment where I explore the sweet spot between savoring and serving, and in the process, help change the world. My first post launching the experiment is here. I’m not great at boundaries. I take in the world’s pain and...