Finding Purpose and Why the Blog
Have you ever had an idea that just keeps coming up, but then self-doubt and excuses creep in and then you never follow through on that idea? For me, that’s this blog.
I know, you are thinking, “seriously? A blog is that ‘thing’ for you?” Yes. It is. You see, I’m someone who LOVES to learn and then share those learnings with others, and I’ve always thought a blog could be a good spot for that. I also believe our world needs more love, kindness, and joy, and I want my little corner of the internet to be a place where you can find those things.
Truth be told, I started working on my blog back in May (yes, right before school let out for summer… perfect timing haha). Then, things got totally thrown off course. For starters, the kids were out of school for summer (read: home all of the time), and they had my attention. Then, we put an offer on a house and listed ours, so I was in crazy mode getting the house show-ready and also packed.
Finally, the pain in my hands and feet came back full force (I’d had the pain before, but it had gone away for a few months), AND I was so extremely tired all of the time. I decided to put my blog idea on hold until the fall (had enough on my plate trying to entertain the kids and move during the summer).
Then, in August, just as school was starting back, I received a diagnosis for my pain, exhaustion, and (now) muscle aches and pains and brain fog… Lyme disease. Yep, you read that right. Was I bitten by a tick? Apparently so. Did I know I was bitten by a tick? No. How could I not know? I don’t know. I just didn’t know, and from what I’ve read, it’s actually very common.
Through all of this craziness, I still kept coming back to the blog idea. I still wanted to learn and share, but I decided to take a slight turn with it. Instead of a self-care blog for moms, I wanted to create a space where 1) I could share my journey in hopes of helping others but 2) make it something from which other women could benefit- not just those with chronic illness.
You see, we ALL need to be taking time to listen to our bodies and take care of ourselves… now I’m just forced to. But life gets busy, so how can we make this more do-able? What I hope to do here is share approachable and simple ideas to make wellness and taking care of ourselves easier and more accessible - with a dose of motherhood too for all of my fellow moms.
As Cleo Wade says, “And be sure to keep your light bright and shining- You never know just how many people you may be a lighthouse for. You never know just how many people find their way home, in even the wildest storms, because you are there.”
THAT right there is my why. That is why I’m finally doing this. I hope that something I put out resonates with you and helps you feel comfort or joy or even a little less alone when you need it.
I’m hoping for this to be not just a blog, but a community. A place where we can come together and shine our lights and be lighthouses for one another.
So what kind of content can you expect on this blog?
Health, Wellness, Sustainability
As a yoga teacher, personal trainer, nutrition coach, and wellness junkie, there will definitely be some health and wellness posts- including clean beauty because I do love beauty products :) I’ll write about topics from workout ideas to stretches to breathing or meditation techniques to recipe ideas to how to get your skin to glow to how to make simple changes to protect your health and our earth (as I continue to learn more about sustainability efforts). I’ll also share specific wellness practices that I’m trying out on my healing journey with Lyme.
Motherhood
I’m also a mom to three wonderful and wild earthly angels- ages 8, 6, and 4- and one heavenly angel (my 6 year old son has an identical twin brother who was stillborn), so you can expect posts about my motherhood journey, lessons learned, and wellness for mommas.
Shopping Finds
Not gonna lie, I love to shop. Much to my husband’s dismay, it may be a fave hobby 😬 I am trying to focus now though on more sustainable brands and supporting those brands or looking at products that will help me in living both cleanser (Lyme and toxins don’t mix) and more sustainably. I will share good finds here- especially from sustainable brands or must-haves for workouts/leisure (since that’s pretty much what I live in). I can’t promise all finds will be from sustainable brands, but I’ll do my part to share those exceptional brands more often.
Looking Ahead
I’ve got some ideas for the road ahead, but truth be told, I’m figuring this all out along the way, and I hope you will be a part of this journey with me. It would mean the world if you’d follow along and be part of this High Thrive community.
As mentioned, my goal is to be a lighthouse and leave this world a better place… so everything I do here will be with that in mind.
For those of you that know me or have been following along on Instagram, I’d love to hear what has resonated with you and what you’d like to know more about. How can I help you? What would you like to see from this community? Let me know in the comments or reach out to me at Kelly@HighThrivebyKelly.com.
And if you are wondering why “High Thrive”…
Where did the name come from? The word “thrive” has stuck out to me for a while- in wanting to not only survive but to thrive. Five and thrive rhyme, and a high five is an act of celebration and encouragement. It signifies togetherness and connectedness. It makes people feel seen, heard and important… that’s what I want with this community. I want it to be a place of connection and encouragement. A place where kindness reigns. A place to celebrate wins and be there for one another.
xoxo,
Kelly
P.S. I promise not all blog posts will be this long. In fact, I guarantee they will be much shorter ;)