In reflection of her daughter's school choir performance of "Seasons of Love," the author contemplates the passage of time and the memories tied to their family artifacts. While emotional about letting go of childhood items, she emphasizes the enduring love in their experiences. Embracing new chapters, she and her daughter shift to more refined hobbies.
Learning to Let Go (aka Accepting that My Kids are Actually Growing Up)
Can I make a confession? It kills me that my little ones are growing up. I miss hearing the little high pitched voices, the little footsteps running through the house, the happy sounds of the little kid cartoon shows and the giggles that went with them. My house is filled with bigger, louder voices now,... Continue Reading →
The Weight We Carry
Nope, this isn't an article about post-thanksgiving weight management strategies (I may be Canadian, but we celebrate American thanksgiving which meant this was a weekend of family and food for us!). Rather, it's a note about the stories we tell ourselves; the stories we hold on to; the stories we assume without question to be... Continue Reading →
A Time for New Growth
"In order for there to be new growth, there must be a time of letting go" -Danielle Orner As I reflect on this past week, I realize I have been gently letting go of a lot of "stuff" lately, and especially this week. There has been a letting go of items around the house that... Continue Reading →