SOUL MUD: Random Ramblings of my 24/7 Brain

I bought a deck of cards called a Wordsmith Deck by Best Self.   These cards have 6 categories of journaling prompts to be used to challenge yourself to do something different – to begin a regular routine of writing that will help reconnect you to yourself, ignite creativity and who knows what else! The rules are simple:   1. Choose a prompt (or let one choose you)   2. Set aside time to express (by whatever means you feel is appropriate) what the prompt brings about.   And so the challenge begins:   DAY 1:    WHAT RELATIONSHIPS ARE ADDING TO YOUR LIFE? Depending on how you choose to read this question, you could go a couple different ways.   I chose to think about the type of relationships that add the most to my life.   That being said, the relationships that I take the time to invest in add the most to my life.   For me this year, I am attempting to be very aware of being present in my life and in each moment. ...

I'm writing this as a sort of therapy for myself.  However, before I get too into my head and my journey, I want to share some truths that I think everyone should know about infertility: 1.  Unless you have struggled to conceive, you can not relate to what someone endures in the fertility vs. infertility process.  2.  Further, unless you have been unsuccessful in your struggle with fertility, you can not relate to the scars and pain that remain for the person that still has been unable to bear their own child.    3.  If you want to support someone struggling with fertility issues, the best thing you can do is educate yourself. https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-can-i-support-a-friend-with-infertility-1960033 https://www.verywellfamily.com/things-not-to-say-to-someone-infertility-1960012 ***** What I've always known... There is one constant that I've known as long as I can remember - I was going to...