With warmth and wonder,
Latosha & Matthew
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Coming Back, Gently: A Recovery Update and a Mindful Return
A quiet update from a season of shoulder injury recovery—pain, medication fog, and the unknowns. I’m sharing what this time has taught me about mindfulness, rest, and asking for help, plus a gentle self-check-in practice for hard days.
Savoring the Moment: How Intentional Meals Bring Joy and Balance to Busy Days
In this post, I share how mindful meal planning and presence have transformed my relationship with food amid the chaos of military family life. From practical strategies like the half-portion pause to the joy of distraction-free meals, discover gentle ways to bring balance and nourishment to your busy days.
The Joy Journey: Finding and Keeping Your Inner Spark
Joy isn’t just a fleeting feeling—it’s a powerful energy within us all, waiting to be rediscovered. This post explores how to recognize subtle moments of joy, overcome barriers, and cultivate lasting happiness through simple, mindful practices.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.