Who’s your hero? I had an appointment this week and all of my emotions must have been sitting on my forehead (I had on a mask). The doctor said to me, “You know, in the human experience, we have a habit of labeling things either good or bad. The best thing we can learn is that an experience is just that, an experience. Once you stop looking at things from the perspective of being good or bad, you’ll have a much happier life.” Then he called me fat and told me to get my life together! Just kidding! This man had no idea what I was going through, but clearly something put it on his heart to say this to me. He has been on my healthcare team for about 5 years. Never had we had a moment like this. He gave me a message that I didn’t even know – or want to acknowledge – I needed. I was able to receive it with the care and concern that he presented it with. His words stuck with me. My daughter has a habit of getting in the car and asking to choose one song for us to listen to before I take
Friends! I have gone outside and I have to admit that outside was glorious! My sister and I ventured to Mexico a few weeks months ago (I'm having a few issues with time management). We both needed a reset...and some rest. We visited Palmaia, the House of Aia in Playa del Carmen. It was fabulous! The pictures really do not do it justice! The staff was amazing, the food was so delicious, and the views were out of this world! This is a plant based resort, with options to add animal proteins. I am not plant based and the menu options surpassed many other resorts I have visited. I did NOT feel like I was missing anything! The resort is nestled between an undisturbed rain forest and the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. There were many daily activities and rituals that you could participate in that were included in your stay as well as a menu of options that could be added on. We took part in a few of the rituals, but mostly enjoyed being seaside. I'm pretty sure my heart is sti