by Lori Ann King | Jul 22, 2025 | Self-Care
There’s a softness in me that I used to struggle with. A deep-feeling, heart-wide-open softness that shows up in the form of tears, often at the most inopportune moments. For much of my life, I viewed this trait as a liability. A flaw I needed to hide or outgrow....
by Lori Ann King | Jul 14, 2025 | Self-Care
Lessons in Healing, Boundaries, and Bravery Communication. At a recent ALTA (Aggie Leadership Training Academy) session, we focused on communication. One of our first exercises was to answer the prompt: “Communication is _______________.” Some participants leaned...
by Lori Ann King | Jul 8, 2025 | Self-Care
Not long ago, my therapist asked me a simple question that hit like a lightning bolt: “But is that really yours to fix?” It stopped me in my tracks. Because the truth is, I hadn’t even realized how much I was carrying—emotionally, energetically, mentally. Other...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 30, 2025 | The Tough Stuff
Have you ever started a new relationship and gotten really excited, so wrapped up in the other person that you quickly became a “we”? The energy, the adventure, the dopamine rushing through your system felt so attractive, so addictive, so intoxicating… so...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 23, 2025 | Self-Care, The Tough Stuff
Unraveling and Healing the Sister Wound, Masculine Energy, and Finding My Place in the Middle “I know I’m a badass, and yet most days I still lack confidence. But that’s not my truth—that’s my conditioning.” This line has been echoing through me lately, rising from...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 17, 2025 | Self-Care, True Health
It’s 106 degrees here in Las Cruces today. And honestly? I woke up matching the temperature—hot and bothered. Not in a cute, sassy way either. I’m talking about the kind of irritability that shows up before your feet even hit the floor. No real cause. No warning....
by Lori Ann King | Jun 10, 2025 | Self-Care
Emotions are a choice. Wait—what? That statement might feel a little triggering. Controversial, even. But hear me out. I’m not saying emotions are always easy to manage. Or that you should suppress what you feel. I’m certainly not saying that everything can be fixed...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 4, 2025 | Self-Care
Stress: It’s everybody’s favorite five-letter word, isn’t it? We all talk about it: “I’m so stressed out.” “I’m overwhelmed.” “I’m fried.” And the consequences? Real. Tears. Irritability. Burnout. Ghosting our friends. Snapping at cashiers. Harming relationships....
by Lori Ann King | May 29, 2025 | Self-Care
Lately, my days have started with deep rest and intentional slowness. A good night’s sleep. A hot beverage on the porch. Time to read, journal, and watch the sun come up. I take a short stroll to the park, kick off my shoes, and stand barefoot in the grass—a grounding...
by Lori Ann King | May 22, 2025 | Self-Care
I was recently enjoying tea and conversation with a couple of friends. One shared how she and her adult daughter live thousands of miles apart but plan four-day adventures to be together several times a year. She mentioned that on day three, she usually experiences...
by Lori Ann King | Jul 7, 2024 | Life Lessons, The Tough Stuff
You won’t thrive in an environment that you aren’t supposed to be in. I bought this Monstera Deliciosa Plant, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, a couple of years ago to brighten up my workplace. At the time, I had to be in an office in person from 8 a.m. to 5...
by Lori Ann King | Jun 24, 2024 | Food
For most of my life, I’ve strived to be healthy. Over the years, I’ve learned that “healthy” can have diverse meanings depending on individual perspectives, goals, and circumstances. Here are some examples of what being healthy might mean to different people: Physical...
