š Hanging by a Sunrise: The Beginning
A soul in motion, one sunrise at a time
Hello, Lightseekers š
Iām Jess, a mother of four beautiful, complex, endlessly inspiring daughters. I lead with that because itās the part of me that defines everything else.
I have a lot of passions, curiosities, questions, and honest challenges, where I attempt to seek resolution by looking within.
I used to chase meaning in everything outside of myself: other people, ego-driven highs, therapy, wine, degrees, titles, money, and what I owned. But eventually, I realized that being a soul searcher who looks everywhere but inward is the exact opposite of what my soul truly needs.
Now, Iām trying to go inward, to the place inside me that might already know the answers. (I suspect. I havenāt figured it all out yet.)
I have an intuition, a āgutā feeling that tries to tell me things all the time. Iām calling that feeling my soul. And I believe my soul is here on Earth for a purpose. I want to explore that purpose and bless this soul with all that she seeks to do here.
My gut tells me that community feeds the soul. Weāre not just the roles written on paper. I know women (and men) are deeply multifaceted.
Thatās why I wonāt only write about motherhood. This space will explore everything that challenges me, excites me, pisses me off, or moves me to tears: the wins, the growth, the real-life dopamine rush of doing your first chin-up; the reality of living alcohol-free in a wine-obsessed world; the classroom breakthroughs; the fitness milestones; the soul stuff.
Iām a kindergarten teacher. Sometimes a kid says something so ridiculous that I instinctively glance around the room, looking for another adult to silently laugh with.
Sometimes something magical works in the classroom that I need to share with fellow teachers.
My fitness-loving Lightseekers, I see you. Iām obsessed with Pilates, weight lifting, nutritionā¦ and Oreos with Halo Top mix-ins. Balance, right?
There are books that move me.
Iāve experienced a divorce, one that turned out to be a blessing.
I handle home management, financial management, and Iām the sole bug eliminator.
Iām a mom to three dogs.
I graduated in June with a Masterās.
Iām a mom of a teen. I think thatās all that has to be said.
The other day, I caught her staring at me, and it took the breath right out of my body.
Aww, how sweet, you say?
No, it scared the crap out of me.
Iām a mom of all girls, with wildly different personalities and passions.
Iām a hopeless romantic, completely obsessed with The Notebook.
Iām here to share truth.
To take my soul for a ride.
To be brave, try new things, and cut free from expectations.
With each sunrise, we get a new 24 hours.
And I plan to give it 1000%.
So to my fellow Lightseekers
Letās rise together.
Hang with me in the morning light. š
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Sunrise means to me hope for a new day, rebirth in new directions, and the promise of new ideas and possibilities. Growth into what's possible. Thanks for sharing! Take care.