Dear friends,
I’m back with our fifth Field Note, recorded from inside our kitchen in Mariposa, looking out at the rain coming down. The house is quiet, Nic took the kids to preschool. I’m feeling super cozy in my favorite wool socks.
I know many of us are in a tender space heading into December. If you’re feeling the weight right now from the holidays, the year ending, all the expectations—you’re not alone.
I’ve been stressed lately by a project I created, pushing through even though my body has been telling me to stop. This morning I hit a breaking point and finally asked: What’s keeping me from quitting?
In this Field Note we’ll explore:
Why we keep pushing when our bodies tell us otherwise
How guilt and shame keep us locked in commitments that aren’t serving us
Discover how the path getting narrower is actually a sign of healing
Practice identifying what you might need to release
Let’s take a breath together and see what needs to shift.
With deep care and gratitude,
Ashley
