Comments on: Blueberry Yogurt Bowl with Seedy Granola Crisps

By: Christiann Koepke

Christiann Koepke — Wed, 24 May 2017 00:35:47 +0000

beautiful post, dear!! And oh my goodness I cannot stop looking at these pictures. seriously, magical xo

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:32:19 +0000

I took her online class along with Brene Brown!! Really amazing. In fact, I should go back and re-watch it!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:32:16 +0000

Thank you so much!

By: Annie | The Gingham Apron

Annie | The Gingham Apron — Fri, 19 May 2017 00:05:13 +0000

Beautiful words, photos, and blueberry recipe. Love it all!

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 16 May 2017 17:54:29 +0000

This resonates with me so much right now. My husband and I decided this morning that we are going to start betting on ourselves, having confidence in our abilities, and not letting other people dictate our happiness and stress levels so much. We have spent too many Sundays with “the sunday night scaries” as we call them. And too many, days stressing about things that our outside of our control. Thank you for the reminder to be kinder to ourselves.

Also, seedy granola crisps sound AMAZING with any sort of fruit compote and yogurt:)

By: Kasey

Kasey — Mon, 15 May 2017 20:49:09 +0000

Really beautiful post — if you haven’t already, check out Kristin Neff’s work on compassion. A lot to learn about how to be kinder…to ourselves.

By: Megan Gordon

Megan Gordon — Mon, 15 May 2017 20:45:17 +0000

So good, Ashley. I love this post (and am, of course, excited to try this recipe!) I think you raise such great points about getting to know yourself and what you need as a person … I think about this a lot when I wonder what it would’ve been like to have kids earlier (like you guys!). Of course, I wish we had (the grass is always greener thing) but then also think that I know myself so much better in this chapter of life, so perhaps we’re easier on ourselves now. Who knows?! Futile questions, I guess. But all really good food for thought and I love the exercise of encouraging ourselves for small acts (Monday afternoons call for this).

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 15 May 2017 16:35:41 +0000

I LOVE the solo fieldtrip! I have to get building supplies in Oregon this month, and it hit me…I don’t HAVE to take the children. A quiet road trip, getting to jump out and pop into any shop without towing along toddlers, sounds like pure luxury!

By: Viktor

Viktor — Mon, 15 May 2017 12:35:01 +0000

Thank you this fantastic recipe! It looks delicious, I will make it for my family soon! 🙂

By: Kacie

Kacie — Mon, 15 May 2017 09:02:45 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day! Love you and your fabulous heart.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sun, 14 May 2017 17:57:12 +0000

Thank you!! Maybe by dating myself I would learn more about me…

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sun, 14 May 2017 15:57:31 +0000

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you reading!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sun, 14 May 2017 15:57:01 +0000

YES!! I can so relate. I look forward to following your journey and would love to hear what nourishes your soul when you figure it out. And you know what – it may look different in different seasons. Life changes and so do we so knowing ourselves is a life long process. As much as I believe in dating our spouses and connecting with our partners I believe that equally important is the act of dating ourselves. Spending time with our selves and continually being in relationship with our self.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sun, 14 May 2017 15:54:06 +0000

Thank you so much Anneliese. Thank you for being here, for reading and for commenting. I so appreciate it.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sun, 14 May 2017 15:53:28 +0000

It’s so true! I say that to my kids too – you would never talk to someone else like that so don’t say it to yourself! Self talk is vitally important to our health and I think it so often goes unnoticed. Have fun at the farm! Let me know how you use the powder.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Sun, 14 May 2017 15:48:30 +0000

No more guilt! We are all made differently and some of us require more quiet than others. It took me so long to be okay with that. I still struggle with it but fight against the guilt.

By: saltandserenity

saltandserenity — Sat, 13 May 2017 23:36:55 +0000

I wish I had read this when my kids were little. (25 years ago!!) You are so wise for someone so young. It took me way longer to realize my need for time alone was nothing to feel guilty about. Lovely essay!

By: Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 13 May 2017 18:21:24 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you. For the very good idea of cheering yourself, but most of all for the paragraph about how hard it is to do that, even after you know how well it works. Your honesty – and completeness – is what make this blog so worth reading.
Also – “Know yourself, know your needs, and ask for what you need.” I have trouble with all three parts of this, but especially “know your needs.” How can I have made it to my 40s without knowing what my needs are?? I struggle to understand what nourishes me. So I am easy prey for the consumer/materialistic answers – get a massage, go to a spa, buy a lovely self-care item. Slowly I am learning that it may be simple things, like drinking enough water and a few minutes of meditation, that help keep me going. But what truly nourishes my soul? I don’t know. Yet.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 13 May 2017 17:41:30 +0000

Gosh I wish I could edit after posting – intention*

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 13 May 2017 17:37:37 +0000

Thanks for this, Ashley. I definitely need a better boss. One who understands that family stuff happens, and takes priority over getting the regular work stuff done. One that knows that taking vacation time will make me better at my job of being Mom when I return.
And thank you for mentioning that it takes real work and intension to be kinder and more forgiving with ourselves – it helps to know that I’ll have to remind myself to make it happen. My current boss even beratingly agrees that the ripple effects are something to look forward to for my family. 🙂