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.
The Part We Leave Until Last But Really Need First
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Hi, I thought I was going to start this new series at the beginning of the method I’m teaching. That would have made sense. But this week, sitting by the lake for the first time in a very long time, I realized I needed to start somewhere else. At the end. With the part so many of us leave until last. The part we may really need first. You can read about it here: https://www.amatterofmagic.com/blog/the-part-we-leave-until-last-but-really-need-first#/ Here's to the importance for taking an intentional pause just for ourselves, Trisha |
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, 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...
The first time Dad rode in an ambulance, he was living on his own and fell. His fall monitor activated EMS. He hit his head and wasn't able to answer any questions the EMTs or the ER staff asked him. We didn't have any of his medical information organized in a way that would support the emergency staff in giving him the best are and contacting his family. That incident scared me. It inspired me to create the Refrigerator Emergency Kit. It contains all the information a healthcare provider...