Where Mindfulness Meets Storytelling — Welcome to the Wondering.Waves Blog
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Where Mindfulness Meets Storytelling — Welcome to the Wondering.Waves Blog *
Here, you can find heartfelt stories of military life, creative crochet adventures, mindful reflections, and the everyday magic of food, travel, and community connection. I’m Latosha, a military spouse and storyteller inspired by a legacy of creative women, sharing practical resources and gentle encouragement to help military families and creatives find resilience, joy, and a sense of belonging wherever life takes them. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, comfort, or simply a reminder that your story matters, you’re warmly invited to explore and make yourself at home here at Wondering.Waves.
With warmth and wonder,
Latosha & Matthew
Embracing Self-Love on the Journey to Joy
Discover the transformative power of self-love on your journey to joy. In this mindful reflection, Latosha shares personal stories and gentle practices to help you value yourself, embrace small moments of care, and nurture your spirit amidst life’s challenges.
Finding Your Well of Joy: Mindful Moments for Military Spouses and Makers
Discover how to tap into your well of joy through mindful moments, simple rituals, and connection. Join me, a military spouse and creator, as I share my ongoing journey toward embracing joy in everyday life—from peaceful mornings under the Texas sky to cozy family traditions and community ties.
Choose Your Words Wisely: Turning Obligation Into Choice
The words we use—like “have to,” “should,” and “need to”—quietly shape our days and our sense of agency. In this mindful reflection, Latosha explores how shifting her language from obligation to choice brings more intention, warmth, and joy to daily routines and relationships.
No Name Calling: How to Speak Kindly to Yourself
The words we hear growing up—like “Be careful!” and “Be nice!”—echo in our self-talk for years. In today’s reflection, Latosha explores how to shift from name-calling to gentle, accurate language, building a kinder inner world and stronger leadership.
Your Inner Critic: Learning to Listen With Compassion
When your inner critic gets loud, it’s easy to believe its harsh words. In today’s mindful reflection, Latosha explores the strange logic of the inner critic, how it tries to protect us, and the gentle power of replacing criticism with encouragement and compassion.
Mindful Self-Talk: Learning to Be Kinder to Myself
Learning to be kinder to myself is an ongoing journey. In this honest reflection, I share how old stories and inner critics shape my self-talk, and how mindful journaling, gentle routines, and encouragement—both for myself and others—help me soften those harsh voices. If you’ve ever struggled with self-criticism, you’re not alone. Here’s how I’m learning to offer myself the same compassion I give to others, one mindful moment at a time.
Mindful Technology: Becoming Aware of How I Use Digital Communication
As I become more mindful of my digital habits, I’m learning that constant connection can bring both comfort and overwhelm. By setting gentle boundaries, unplugging for creative time, and checking in with my true intentions, I’m rediscovering the joy of being present for my own life—one mindful moment at a time.
Mindful Breathing & Mind Gaps: Day 3 of My Mindfulness Journey
On Day 3 of my mindfulness journey in San Angelo, Texas, I’m learning to create “mind gaps”—intentional pauses to notice where my mind wanders. Through gentle breathing exercises and journaling every thought, I’m discovering the power of naming my worries, letting them go, and making space for presence and self-compassion—even on the busiest days.
Live for the Moment: Day 2 – Waking Up from Autopilot
As my husband and I cleaned and prepped our desert home for my parents’ long-awaited visit, I set gentle reminders to pause and be present throughout the day. Each mindful moment—whether organizing yarn, sharing a laugh over old sailing songs, or picturing the family gathered around a homemade meal—helped me appreciate the beauty of right now, even as my thoughts wandered to the future. Living for the moment isn’t always easy, but today, it felt possible.
Live for the Moment: A Military Spouse’s Restart and Mindful Walk (Day 1)
After months of feeling stuck in a routine, I finally pressed pause and listened to the quiet call for change. Today, I stepped out into the desert’s gentle autumn light, determined to notice the world around me—and within me—like it was all brand new. Rearranging my home and moving my creative space into the heart of the house, I found not just better light, but a renewed sense of possibility. This is the story of a military spouse’s mindful restart—one step, one breath, and one cozy moment at a time.
Celebrating Adaptability: Finding Family in the Waves
Adaptability isn’t just about surviving change—it’s a quiet superpower that helps us find family, joy, and unexpected beauty in every wave. In this reflection, Latosha shares stories of military life, creativity, and the communities built through embracing change.
Carrying the Weight: Balancing Passion, Purpose, and Self-Compassion
Balancing all the roles of military spouse, creative, and community builder isn’t about doing it all perfectly—it’s about learning to carry the weight with compassion, asking for help, finding beauty in boundaries, and celebrating the small wins that keep us moving forward.
Time Boxing for Creatives: My ADHD-Friendly Productivity Hacks
Time boxing changed how I work and create—no more endless to-do lists, just focused blocks of time for what matters most. Discover how this simple routine boosts focus, flow, and sanity—especially for creatives and neurodivergent minds.
A Cozy Sick Day: Finding Comfort, Community, and Permission to Rest
A gentle, diary-style reflection on finding comfort and community during a sick day. Latosha shares cozy rituals, the healing power of handmade care, and the courage it takes to rest—with a reminder that you’re worthy of kindness, especially from yourself.
Rest, Recovery, and a Little Disney Magic: Lessons from a San Angelo Sick Day
On a bright San Angelo day, I find myself tucked under blankets, embracing the quiet magic of rest and comfort. This is a gentle reflection on slowing down, the warmth of small comforts, and the courage to pause—even when the world outside is bustling.