    
      Where Mindfulness Meets Storytelling
    
      — Welcome to the Wondering.Waves Blog
    
  Here, you can find heartfelt stories of military life, creative crafting 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

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Talk to Yourself Like Someone You Love: Mindful Self-Compassion in Real Life

This weekend, I learned firsthand how powerful it can be to talk to yourself like someone you love. From meeting new family through an unexpected DNA connection to savoring mindful moments on the San Antonio Riverwalk, this post explores how gentle self-talk, presence, and compassion can transform both our inner world and our relationships. Join me as I reflect on lessons in self-kindness, offer a practical exercise for reframing the inner critic, and invite you to carry this warmth into your own life.