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Hi, For the past several days, I’ve been completely obsessed with RV tires, air compressors, tire pressure, and every possible roadside scenario involving an RV, two cats, and a long summer trip north. At first, I judged myself for it. I wondered if I was procrastinating or avoiding the bigger work in front of me. But then that “distraction” led me to exactly the information I needed before getting on the road. This week’s post is about tire pressure, unexpected expenses, and the way practical details can sometimes become spiritual guidance. Click here to read the new blog post and see what came out of it. With love, |
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Hi, Some conversations feel easier to put off ... but when those conversations happen for the first time in a crisis, everyone is tired, scared, and guessing. My mom had a stroke at the dinner table during an impromptu visit when I was in Florida on business. It launched me into an early caregiving role I wasn't ready for. This week’s reflection is about the conversations families should begin before an aging parent needs more help. Read it here:...
Hi, I headed north with a plan to reconnect with some people I love and finish writing my book while enjoying a lakeside retreat. Once I got here, something in me exhaled. Instead of pushing to meet my deadline, I found myself staring at the lake, listening to the loons, spending time with people I love, letting my mind wander, and remembering that rest is not the opposite of progress. That being fully present might just be the very thing that allows the next chapter to take root. You can...
Hi, At first, you may not call yourself a caregiver. Perhaps you’re just helping out. But somewhere along the way, helping can quietly become a role. And naming that role matters. This is the next post in my I.C.A.R.E. Series, and it begins with the first step in The I.C.A.R.E. Method: I — Identify Your Role You can read it here: https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/the-icare-series-when-helping-out-becomes-caregiving#/ Take good care, Trisha www.amatterofmagic.com To read the first post in...