Feeding Your Soul

What feeds your soul? This is a very large question filled with incredible, easy to discover answers but sometimes the hardest to put into practice. As a new mom (daughter, 14 months) I have had a hard time feeding my soul without feeling guilty. Every time I do something for myself that feeds my soul (reading, writing, watching my favorite TV show or movie) I feel guilty that I am not spending that time with my daughter. Even if my daughter is asleep or playing by herself which my wife and I want her to be able to do I still feel guilty that I am taking the time for myself instead of her.  The joys of motherhood! dTaking a step back for a moment, what does feeding your soul mean? In the simplest sense it means doing something that you love and/or are passionate about. No one can find out what you love other than you but some things could include reading, meditating, yoga, soaking in the bath, writing, anything. The choice is up to you. But the thing you have to learn is feed...

*If you have not watched, proceed with caution. Spoilers ahead* The age old question: Can a woman have a successful career and a family without sacrificing either? In The Intern starring Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro, Jules (Hathaway) is the founder of About the Fit, a clothing company that went from startup to major corporation in 18 months.  She has a family - a stay-at-home husband who left his job so that Jules could run hers and a daughter.  Her company runs a Senior Internship program where they hire Ben (De Niro) to be Jules’ assistant. Ben is a 76-year-old widower who is looking to have some purpose in his life.  He is observant of everyone around him, most especially Jules. He admires Jules, her tenacity, her love of her work and her family, but he also sees that she is conflicted. Everyone around her (her daughter’s play group, her company’s investors) see her as a mother first and a businesswoman second. Throughout the whole movie, she struggles wit...

Well here is it. The dreaded/happy/exciting list of the 30 things I want to do by the time I am 30 on January 28th, 2015. I have already started one (#16) and had a dish at my favorite restaurant - Happy Jacks - that I never had before. 1 down, 4 to go! There are 2 empty spaces that I will fill in as the year goes on. If you have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment and let me know. If you want to do any of them with me, leave a comment and let me know. On the right hand side of the page I have my list. I will be taking them off as I go. Wish me luck everyone! 1. Reach 160 pounds 2. Visit 10 of the 25 Waterfalls of New England 3. Walk/Run Castle Island Route 4. Bike 2 Trails – Cape Cod and ??? 5. Read The Count of Monte Cristo 6. Pay off 1 Credit Card 7. Begin my Event Planning side business 8. Eat Thai Food 9. Put All Photos on my computer and camera into albums and organize 10. Decide for good whether I want a tattoo or not 11...