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In 2015 our family of 5 downsized our house by 2,000 square feet.

Then I created an online business to help us pay off debt and travel the USA.

Here’s how it all happened.

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3 questions to ask yourself to determine if you ar

3 questions to ask yourself to determine if you are with the right person.
.
👉🏽 If this person we’re gone, would I still be “complete”? Believing that we are reliant on another person for our wholeness is a trick. You may mourn the loss of a relationship, but you must also know that without that relationship you are still confident in your ability to stand strong as an individual.
.
👉🏽 Do you accept this person COMPLETELY for who they are? Dishes not in the dishwasher. Fantasy football obsessed. Booger picker. 🤪 Can you completely embrace who they are without an ulterior motive or desire to change them?
.
👉🏽 Now, what if they changed? Would love still exist? — This one was a toughie for me because change could mean anything from taking up golf to wanting to form a harem.
.
So often we believe the “perfect” person has got to live up to our standards, they have to complete the parts of us where we feel lacking or they are responsible for our happiness.
.
All of this is false and will lead to disappointment.
.
Love yourself first.
.
Allow others to live as they are.
.
Simple.
.
.
.
.
#marriagegoals #coupleswhotravel #coupleswhohike #couplegoals #marriageadvice #dateyourspouse #selfgrowthjourney #manifestinglove #trueloveis

People will find exactly what they are looking for

People will find exactly what they are looking for.
.
“Facebook is so depressing. Everyone is so mean and they just share depressing things”
.
To me...Facebook has a lot of funny memes, cute baby pictures and people who are beginning to feel more passionately about worldly issues.
.
That’s what I see. What I look for. What I respond to.
.
This is just a small recent example of a common thing I hear.
.
If you look into the world in search of bad people, hurt and anger then you bet your ass you’ll find it.
.
At the same time someone else will be seeing the heroes stepping in to help. They will see those healing the wounds and those preaching love and forgiveness.
.
You will find whatever it is you seek out and focus on.
.
This is so important to remember when you face a conflict with another person.
.
People will always disagree.
.
You will be GREATLY misunderstood by others and it is because they can only see what they are currently looking for.
.
We don’t need to shame, judge or pity others for seeing things differently than we do. We can simply accept that the story they are telling themselves is different from ours.
.
However, if you seem to feel like you are always seeing gloom and doom, I would encourage you to evaluate what you put your focus on.
.
At any time, you can choose to shift your focus.
.
It will take work and effort at first but it will become easier and easier to see the light in the world if you actively seek it out.
.
.
.
.
.
#findthelight #bethelight #thoughtsbecomethings #thinkitbelieveitachieveit #loa #gratitudedaily #youareyourthoughts #spiritualhealing #spiritualawakenings #selfgrowth🌱 #spiritualtravel #godinnature #glaciernationalpark

If someone showed you the mountain you have to cli

If someone showed you the mountain you have to climb, you’d never get up it.
.
As we started our uphill climb on what I thought was a mild 2 mile kid-friendly hike Tom made a joke. He pointed to the top of a mountain and said, “Thats where we have to get to guys.” He looked at me. We chuckled.
.
Then we proceeded to realize that was in fact where our destination was.
.
It was grueling. All up-hill. We needed constant breaks and we brought hardly any food since we didn’t realize we’d be climbing over 2,000 feet.
.
But we did it. We survived with mild complaining and then we soaked up the views from the top.
.
And you know what? The road AFTER the summit was much more beautiful. More enjoyable. We smiled more and we encouraged everyone we met who was on their up-hill climb.
.
This is life.
.
Just climb. Just keep going. You are headed somewhere amazing and when you are done, you will breathe easier, be stronger and you will be capable of helping anyone who might be hiking the same path you once took.
.
Do hard things. Don’t look up at the mountain ahead of you. Just keep your eyes ahead, take a breather and if you can, enjoy the view during the journey.
.
.
.
.
.
#metaphorforlife #climbeverymountain #familieswhotravel #hikingwithkids #lifelessons101 #selfgrowth🌱 #mountainviews #lifecoachformums #mamalifecoach #spiritualawakenings #lifelessons👏 #youliveyoulearn

I decided I’m not invincible... but here’s why

I decided I’m not invincible... but here’s why I support you fighting limitations.
.
.
.
. #awakened #highervibrations #consciousnessshift #growthmindset #lessworkmorelife #thinkpositivethoughts #wisdomfeed #lifeonpurpose #selfgrowthjourney #selfawarenessjourney #transformyourmind #selflovemovement #focusonthepositive #findhappiness #bossmomlife #wifemomboss #sheconquers

When you detach your happiness from outcomes, you

When you detach your happiness from outcomes, you are always happy.
.
I have been pretty open about the continued things that have gone “wrong” during this trip.
.
Things that would have made me mad or crabby or bitchy some odd years ago.
.
Well, the most recent was that I didn’t make it to one of my top destinations (we’re talking 20 year bucket list dreams) and I didn’t get to visit one of my oldest friends and his family.
.
We got smoked out. 💨
.
But I told Tom yesterday...I’m freakishly ok.
.
Not the kind of OK where I plaster a smile on my face so tightly that I eventually snap at my kids in a Walmart parking lot (it happened).
.
I am actually ok. Disappointed? Yes.
.
Feeling like this whole trip has been a fail? Never!
.
I am exactly where I am supposed to be. “I am not falling behind or running late.” (Hamilton reference obv.)
.
So how did this all happen? Why am I cool as a cucumber even when I have missed great views, bucket list destinations, and the company of amazing people?
.
Because I have detached my happiness from external outcomes.
.
How?
.
I choose happiness every day. Where I’m at. As I am. I wake up and decide to be happy and to just live...
.
When we attach our joy to a place, destination or even people...we run the risk of losing joy if and when those things don’t show up how we imagined they would.
.
In other words, attach yourself to happiness and nothing can get you down for too long.
.
Like the concept? Not sure how to make it a reality for yourself? Come join my PULL group coaching program and learn to detach 😉
.
.
.
.
.
#lifelessonslearned #lifeinspo #mirrorselfies #minimalistfashion #lifecoachingforwomen #lifecoachtips #lifecoachtipsforwomen #minimalisttips #minimalisttattoo #minimalistliving #momsoftiktok #spiritualgrowth #spiritualawakenings

The sooner you get off the wrong path, the sooner

The sooner you get off the wrong path, the sooner you can get where you want to.
.
A friend of mine just shared a quote from CS Lewis (it’s in my stories) — he worded it way more elegantly, but I love the message either way.
.
It can be soooo hard shifting courses when you are so comfortable on the one you’re on, even if it’s not meant for you.
.
But the faster you bail, the faster you get to where you want to go.
.
👉🏽Maybe that means just quitting the job that aligns perfectly with your degree because it hasn’t brought you joy in...ever.
.
👉🏽Maybe it means quitting that diet that has helped you lose weight but makes you feel stressed and deprived every day.
.
👉🏽 Or...saying goodbye to an old friendship that once brought joy but now feels forced and maybe even toxic.
.
Whatever it might be, the sooner you decide to let go of whatever is holding you back, the sooner you pick up momentum in the right direction.
.
So what can you let go of today? What shifts can you make?
.
.
.
.
#roadtothesun #wildschooling #momswhotravel #travelwithkids #sunrisephotos #followyourdream #findyourpurpose #selfgrowthjourney #spiritualawakening #lifecoachingformoms #inspiredinspirit #spiritjunkie #loatips

We all have a bag of sh*t that we carry. BUT we al

We all have a bag of sh*t that we carry. BUT we all carry it one of two ways...
.
Scroll to watch the video and consider for a moment how you are carrying your 💩 bag.
.
If you’re ready to change the way you carry your bag, click the PULL group coaching link in my bio and JOIN ME in to completely transform your life before the ball drops in 2021!
.
.
.
.
.
#lifecoach #lifecoaching #lifelessonslearned #selfgrowthjourney #selfgrowth🌱 #innerwork #innerchildhealing #traumahealing #innerchildwork #holisticliving #spiritualawakenings #inspirit

Lost space and other concerns... . . . . . #smalls

Lost space and other concerns...
.
.
.
.
.
#smallspaceliving #smallspaces #smallspacesquad
#minimalhome #minimalisthome #minimalistdecor #minimalism
#minimalistlifestyle #minimalistliving #cultuvatewhatmatters
#simplelifehappylife

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3 questions to ask yourself to determine if you ar

3 questions to ask yourself to determine if you are with the right person.
.
👉🏽 If this person we’re gone, would I still be “complete”? Believing that we are reliant on another person for our wholeness is a trick. You may mourn the loss of a relationship, but you must also know that without that relationship you are still confident in your ability to stand strong as an individual.
.
👉🏽 Do you accept this person COMPLETELY for who they are? Dishes not in the dishwasher. Fantasy football obsessed. Booger picker. 🤪 Can you completely embrace who they are without an ulterior motive or desire to change them?
.
👉🏽 Now, what if they changed? Would love still exist? — This one was a toughie for me because change could mean anything from taking up golf to wanting to form a harem.
.
So often we believe the “perfect” person has got to live up to our standards, they have to complete the parts of us where we feel lacking or they are responsible for our happiness.
.
All of this is false and will lead to disappointment.
.
Love yourself first.
.
Allow others to live as they are.
.
Simple.
.
.
.
.
#marriagegoals #coupleswhotravel #coupleswhohike #couplegoals #marriageadvice #dateyourspouse #selfgrowthjourney #manifestinglove #trueloveis

People will find exactly what they are looking for

People will find exactly what they are looking for.
.
“Facebook is so depressing. Everyone is so mean and they just share depressing things”
.
To me...Facebook has a lot of funny memes, cute baby pictures and people who are beginning to feel more passionately about worldly issues.
.
That’s what I see. What I look for. What I respond to.
.
This is just a small recent example of a common thing I hear.
.
If you look into the world in search of bad people, hurt and anger then you bet your ass you’ll find it.
.
At the same time someone else will be seeing the heroes stepping in to help. They will see those healing the wounds and those preaching love and forgiveness.
.
You will find whatever it is you seek out and focus on.
.
This is so important to remember when you face a conflict with another person.
.
People will always disagree.
.
You will be GREATLY misunderstood by others and it is because they can only see what they are currently looking for.
.
We don’t need to shame, judge or pity others for seeing things differently than we do. We can simply accept that the story they are telling themselves is different from ours.
.
However, if you seem to feel like you are always seeing gloom and doom, I would encourage you to evaluate what you put your focus on.
.
At any time, you can choose to shift your focus.
.
It will take work and effort at first but it will become easier and easier to see the light in the world if you actively seek it out.
.
.
.
.
.
#findthelight #bethelight #thoughtsbecomethings #thinkitbelieveitachieveit #loa #gratitudedaily #youareyourthoughts #spiritualhealing #spiritualawakenings #selfgrowth🌱 #spiritualtravel #godinnature #glaciernationalpark

If someone showed you the mountain you have to cli

If someone showed you the mountain you have to climb, you’d never get up it.
.
As we started our uphill climb on what I thought was a mild 2 mile kid-friendly hike Tom made a joke. He pointed to the top of a mountain and said, “Thats where we have to get to guys.” He looked at me. We chuckled.
.
Then we proceeded to realize that was in fact where our destination was.
.
It was grueling. All up-hill. We needed constant breaks and we brought hardly any food since we didn’t realize we’d be climbing over 2,000 feet.
.
But we did it. We survived with mild complaining and then we soaked up the views from the top.
.
And you know what? The road AFTER the summit was much more beautiful. More enjoyable. We smiled more and we encouraged everyone we met who was on their up-hill climb.
.
This is life.
.
Just climb. Just keep going. You are headed somewhere amazing and when you are done, you will breathe easier, be stronger and you will be capable of helping anyone who might be hiking the same path you once took.
.
Do hard things. Don’t look up at the mountain ahead of you. Just keep your eyes ahead, take a breather and if you can, enjoy the view during the journey.
.
.
.
.
.
#metaphorforlife #climbeverymountain #familieswhotravel #hikingwithkids #lifelessons101 #selfgrowth🌱 #mountainviews #lifecoachformums #mamalifecoach #spiritualawakenings #lifelessons👏 #youliveyoulearn

I decided I’m not invincible... but here’s why

I decided I’m not invincible... but here’s why I support you fighting limitations.
.
.
.
. #awakened #highervibrations #consciousnessshift #growthmindset #lessworkmorelife #thinkpositivethoughts #wisdomfeed #lifeonpurpose #selfgrowthjourney #selfawarenessjourney #transformyourmind #selflovemovement #focusonthepositive #findhappiness #bossmomlife #wifemomboss #sheconquers

When you detach your happiness from outcomes, you

When you detach your happiness from outcomes, you are always happy.
.
I have been pretty open about the continued things that have gone “wrong” during this trip.
.
Things that would have made me mad or crabby or bitchy some odd years ago.
.
Well, the most recent was that I didn’t make it to one of my top destinations (we’re talking 20 year bucket list dreams) and I didn’t get to visit one of my oldest friends and his family.
.
We got smoked out. 💨
.
But I told Tom yesterday...I’m freakishly ok.
.
Not the kind of OK where I plaster a smile on my face so tightly that I eventually snap at my kids in a Walmart parking lot (it happened).
.
I am actually ok. Disappointed? Yes.
.
Feeling like this whole trip has been a fail? Never!
.
I am exactly where I am supposed to be. “I am not falling behind or running late.” (Hamilton reference obv.)
.
So how did this all happen? Why am I cool as a cucumber even when I have missed great views, bucket list destinations, and the company of amazing people?
.
Because I have detached my happiness from external outcomes.
.
How?
.
I choose happiness every day. Where I’m at. As I am. I wake up and decide to be happy and to just live...
.
When we attach our joy to a place, destination or even people...we run the risk of losing joy if and when those things don’t show up how we imagined they would.
.
In other words, attach yourself to happiness and nothing can get you down for too long.
.
Like the concept? Not sure how to make it a reality for yourself? Come join my PULL group coaching program and learn to detach 😉
.
.
.
.
.
#lifelessonslearned #lifeinspo #mirrorselfies #minimalistfashion #lifecoachingforwomen #lifecoachtips #lifecoachtipsforwomen #minimalisttips #minimalisttattoo #minimalistliving #momsoftiktok #spiritualgrowth #spiritualawakenings

The sooner you get off the wrong path, the sooner

The sooner you get off the wrong path, the sooner you can get where you want to.
.
A friend of mine just shared a quote from CS Lewis (it’s in my stories) — he worded it way more elegantly, but I love the message either way.
.
It can be soooo hard shifting courses when you are so comfortable on the one you’re on, even if it’s not meant for you.
.
But the faster you bail, the faster you get to where you want to go.
.
👉🏽Maybe that means just quitting the job that aligns perfectly with your degree because it hasn’t brought you joy in...ever.
.
👉🏽Maybe it means quitting that diet that has helped you lose weight but makes you feel stressed and deprived every day.
.
👉🏽 Or...saying goodbye to an old friendship that once brought joy but now feels forced and maybe even toxic.
.
Whatever it might be, the sooner you decide to let go of whatever is holding you back, the sooner you pick up momentum in the right direction.
.
So what can you let go of today? What shifts can you make?
.
.
.
.
#roadtothesun #wildschooling #momswhotravel #travelwithkids #sunrisephotos #followyourdream #findyourpurpose #selfgrowthjourney #spiritualawakening #lifecoachingformoms #inspiredinspirit #spiritjunkie #loatips

We all have a bag of sh*t that we carry. BUT we al

We all have a bag of sh*t that we carry. BUT we all carry it one of two ways...
.
Scroll to watch the video and consider for a moment how you are carrying your 💩 bag.
.
If you’re ready to change the way you carry your bag, click the PULL group coaching link in my bio and JOIN ME in to completely transform your life before the ball drops in 2021!
.
.
.
.
.
#lifecoach #lifecoaching #lifelessonslearned #selfgrowthjourney #selfgrowth🌱 #innerwork #innerchildhealing #traumahealing #innerchildwork #holisticliving #spiritualawakenings #inspirit

Lost space and other concerns... . . . . . #smalls

Lost space and other concerns...
.
.
.
.
.
#smallspaceliving #smallspaces #smallspacesquad
#minimalhome #minimalisthome #minimalistdecor #minimalism
#minimalistlifestyle #minimalistliving #cultuvatewhatmatters
#simplelifehappylife

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