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It’s Okay to Change – Ukraine (pt. 3)

Walking into Love – Ukraine (pt. 2)

The Power of a Smile – Ukraine (pt. 1)

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This. “And then it happens...one day you wake u This. “And then it happens...one day you wake up and you’re in this place. You’re right in this place where everything feels right. Your heart is calm. Your soul is ignited. Your thoughts are positive. Your vision is clear. You’re at peace...at peace with where you’ve been, at peace with what you’ve been through, and at peace with where you’re headed.” - anonymous
LET’S GET IT 🙌🏻 Слава Україні!🇺🇦 SO excited to get back to writing my short stories for my ebook, “Blue Skies”! 💙 I started these stories as a way to heal from the sad ending of my time in Ukraine and to share about a country that I learned so much from during my travels in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The people I met, the places I saw, and the experiences I had deserved more than a 48-hour emergency departure. While these stories hold a special place in my heart, my father’s sickness and passing needed my forefront attention, grief, love, and time. Since then, family, friendships, and faith have begun to heal me. God has given me this free time and I’m doing what I love with it — writing, learning, praying, and serving those as best as I can.💛#BlueSkiesByANewerKat
Sunday well spent ✅ #ecohome I love spending ti Sunday well spent ✅ #ecohome I love spending time working on house projects for two reasons: 1) My late father bought this house and built parts of it himself. It heals me to be part of the restoration of his home❤️(plus I can support my Mom through this too...even if we argue about paint colors😂) 2) I am learning new skills everyday — skills that are often only taught to males in the industry #girlscan 💪🏻 P.S. Nope, I’m not lazy or delusional about other issues in the world. This is just a fraction of my life that you see on Instagram. I have free time, savings, and gratitude for a home to live in so this is my way of life right now🙂There is so much goodness in serving those right in your home and there is ALSO so much goodness in having a job that serves others and allows you to support yourself/family! Let’s not judge people for where they are on their journey and instead love them. ❤️
My blog got hacked😭so I can’t write a post ab My blog got hacked😭so I can’t write a post about these babies as planned but they are the BEST shampoo and conditioner bars I’ve tried since switching in 2017! All natural, recyclable packaging, and no plastic bottles♻️Bought from @shopearthhero — a company that sells eco products and ships carbon neutral! #yayforearth #zerowaste #zerowastehaircare
Wednesday mood ✨ What helps me remember to step Wednesday mood ✨ What helps me remember to step back and understand that I don’t need to have it all figured out: 1) Connecting with friends who have skills and experiences that I don’t have and who can support me as I navigate these grey areas 2) Limiting social media — I delete IG every weekend and don’t have Facebook on my phone (bye bye comparison) 3) Praying and journaling daily 4) Moving my body slowly (my knees won’t let me run long distance like I love but we’ll get there!!🏃🏻‍♀️) 5) Having a team of professionals to help — for me it’s my doctors (naturopath, gastroenterologist, sports medicine, and physical therapist) and grief support group❤️ What helps you? ⬇️
Monday reminder that health > outward appearance 🙌🏻 When I got back from Ukraine, a family friend told me I gained weight while I was away. I gained SO much more than an outward appearance in Ukraine — memories, friendships, perspective, community, and joy. Oh and a love for Ukrainian chocolate😏 We all have our own challenges: injuries, chronic illnesses, eating disorders, etc. My body is different is yours, and yours is different than mine. Let’s move for fun, look at health holistically, and see people for who they are inside. 💕
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