    
      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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Mindfulness & Personal Growth Stories and tools for mindful living and personal reflection. Military Family Life & Community Resources and stories for military spouses and families.

Creative Living & Crafting COMING SOON DIY, creative routines, and cozy crafts.

Books, Cafés & Cozy Places Book reviews and favorite local spots. Food & Comfort Comfort food recipes and rituals. Travel & Adventure Travel diaries and everyday adventures.

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Discovering the Quiet Stories I Tell Myself: A Mindful Journey Through Limiting Beliefs

A mindful, honest look at the quiet stories we tell ourselves—the limiting beliefs shaped by childhood, military life, and old patterns of not belonging. Discover how journaling, self-awareness, and small mindset shifts help gently rewrite these stories with self-compassion and patience.

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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.

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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.