Thoughtful reflections for navigating change, remembering what matters, and creating a life that feels like your own, grounded in Trisha’s decades of experience in health, education, personal growth, and coaching. Her forthcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, will be released October 20, 2026. Learn more at trishajacobson.com.
Self-care is not a detour
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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 read more about it here: https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/self-care-is-not-a-detour#/ With love, |
A Matter of Magic
Thoughtful reflections for navigating change, remembering what matters, and creating a life that feels like your own, grounded in Trisha’s decades of experience in health, education, personal growth, and coaching. Her forthcoming book, My Caregiving Essentials, will be released October 20, 2026. Learn more at trishajacobson.com.
Hi, This week’s blog post is a little bit caregiving respite, some RV chaos, a little bit book launch, and a lot about remembering that not everything that goes wrong means everything has gone wrong. You can read it here: https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/the-ants-arrived-but-the-book-got-published#/ With love,Trisha
Hi, Sometimes the Universe sends a sign. And sometimes it sends the same message twice just to make sure you’re paying attention. This week, mine showed up in a Facebook memory, an old T-shirt, and something about a tomato.. I just needed to begin. This week’s reflection is about procrastination, synchronicity, and what can happen when we give ourselves a few focused minutes to start. You can read it here: When the Universe Sends You a Sign With love,Trisha
Hi, If you're new here, welcome! If you've been here for awhile, you may have noticed I’ve missed two weeks of blog posts. The truth is, sometimes life simply gets too full. Responsibilities pile up. People need us. Paperwork needs handling. Travel happens. Illness happens. Emotions move quietly, or not so quietly, underneath it all. And eventually, the body starts telling the truth. This week’s reflection is about exhaustion, slowing down, and learning to listen before we completely lose...