    
      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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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.