Real life isn’t full of posed and beautiful pics. Nor is it full of peace and endless la-de-da, not a care in the world, kinda vibes. Quite the contrary. Life is full of squinty eyes, clenched jaws, and days on end without a la-de-freakin’-da in sight. My day started early, with lots of energy, lots of drive … and then a few hours later, I crashed. I was feeling overwhelmed. No singular reason. Probably too much chaos in my head, not enough stillness in my heart. #helloanxiety So I picked up my phone, and did a Monday confession of my current feels on TikTok (also in my stories here), for anyone else in the midst of it all. Anyhoo … for those in the mess right now, grasping for the preserver, trying to stay afloat, eyes squinting, jaw clenched, and not sure what to do next… Breathe. Inhale for four, hold for four, exhale for four. Slowly. Deeply. Write yourself a reminder, like I did. Place it in a prominent place. Repeat. You’re not alone. You are loved. Amidst all the mess....