Lisa C Writes

The winds are changing again. I can feel the pull within and without. This time around I feel more ready than ever before. This time I'm much more grounded, safe, and secure in knowing who I am. This time I'm getting out of my own way and deciding to give myself what I've been asking for.  The changes are not forced upon me or feel like they are backing me into a corner. I'm making the decision to bring on the change. I'm ready for this new day, this new feeling, this new place in my life.  What a relief to be able to say that. What have you been asking for that you haven't been getting because you're standing in your way? You don't have to share it here if you don't want to. This is just a question to get you thinking. A question that you know needs an answer.  I've been talking about traveling so much lately, and just to know my dreams are coming true feels so, so good! The picture above is not mine. I didn't take ...

I'm very excited about taking on this challenge. I'll be documenting my journey as I go and would love for you to join in if you desire.  Let me know if you do by sending me and email at hello@lisarcharles.com This video shares my reasons why I decided that this was the challenge for me.  I hope you're inspired!

Some days all I could do was mesh together smiles and tears. I was in new territory which meant many uncomfortable moments for me. I did what I could. I did the best I could. I allowed whatever needed to be felt the space it needed. I couldn't believe how broken my heart was at times. Did I really miss my family that much? Did the emptiness inside of me feel so...empty? The first night in Atlanta, when I realized that I was truly going be all alone, I called the airline to see if I could shorten my trip. It was that serious. The tears flowed as the reality sunk in that I would be away from my family for an entire week.  This was the first time in all of my married years that I would be on my own for such an extended period of time. I looked around the room and felt a coldness wash over me and immediately my head began to hurt.  No luck with the airlines so I decided to let it sink in and take on the week as best as I could.  I wanted this adventure. When...

I'm sitting on my bed staring at all these lists that I've made for myself. There's a list of things to do in Atlanta, in Orlando. A list of things to buy in both places. A list of people and places to see in Atlanta. A list for me, for my children, for hubby and now I'm writing a list just to organize all of those other lists. Can you tell I'm drowning in lists?  (Picture via Pinterest ) Last night I indulged in one of my favorite places to visit when in Atlanta. (Make a note to visit Jeju Sauna whenever you're in the Atlanta area and ne ed some rest and relaxation. It's one of the best bath houses I've been to.) I got to rest and clear my mind. I meditated, read,  ate, slept, spent hours between the wet sauna and the healing rooms. And got to share in this healing experience with my friend. He needed it and so did I. One of the things I promised myself on this trip was to embrace all of my experiences with joy and ease, and I'm happy to s...

Wild. Excited. Expressive. Fluid. Sexual. Full. Open. Exhale. Smile. Laugh out loud. Flowing. On fire. Beloved. Moist. Engaging. Powerful. Within myself. Free. Woman. Beautiful. Glowing. Magic. Whole. Accepting. Bold. Wise. Feeling deeply. Dark. Light.  Words that express my feelings that night as he took pictures of me under the moonlight. I was full of myself. Fully expressive of myself. Whole within myself. Joyful, playful as Goddess Bast led me to be. These moments keep me alive and well, happy and enjoying myself. Loving my life and sharing that love with others.  I dance my life for myself. I am whole. I am complete. I say what I mean and I mean what I say. I dance the dark and the light, the conscious and the unconscious, the sane and the insane, and I speak from myself authentically, with total conviction, without regard for how I might look. All the parts of myself flow into the whole, all my divergent selves unite as one. I listen...

Currently ~ Following my pleasures. Pushing past the uncomfortable. Embracing this new day. Accepting my life as my greatest gift. Being still. Listening. Observing.  Big, beautiful smiles from within. "I can handle all experiences in my life." - My daily mantra. Satellite Call by Sara Bareilles  Being brave with my life. Accepting change. Writing fearlessly. Taking back my power. Remembering my goodness. Now, your turn. Where are you currently?  Where is the light?

...and beautiful palm trees everywhere. Life by the water is exactly what we needed. It's exactly what I needed. Our new beginnings starts here. The days are much warmer now. My cooler days, my cooler days are definitely past me. Getting use to the warm weather is something we better do fast. "Drink lots of water", is one of the remedies highly recommend by the locals and "get in the shade as much as you can", is another remedy we hear.  For now, I think I'll stick to drinking plenty of water, but being in the sun feels so damn good to me.  Plenty of sun and plenty water, water to drink, and lots and lots of water to swim in. That's my remedy. That's what I longed for. That's why I'm here.   Getting used to playgrounds that are covered with sand. Visiting and playing in the sand is one thing, living with it around you, near you, regularly, is another. They are in heaven.  Our daily views.  My heart...