This can't be our new normal

Rediscovering Our Light: A Plea to Embrace True Normalcy in Challenging Times

Conversations: With Self
July 14, 2024•1 min read

This can not be our normal. 

New Normal

As I’m sitting at the park watching my son play I notice that the flag is waving in light...flying half-mast...because we forgot who we are.  

Our children remember. They remind us of the light...in ourselves...in each other...in the world.

I’ve decide the the flag a half-mast is a reminder that there is a lot of work that needs to be done to remind all those that have forgotten their light, feel dim, or are sitting in the dark....we are here for you!

We hear you. We value you.  We love you.

Thank you to Julie Kimock and Sarah Walton for the reminder today of MY light! These women reminded me of my greatness when I forgot. I promise to shine. 

Let’s be that for each other today.

Let’s see the light in each other and notice when someone is dim. Let’s shine so bright so they too are inspired to shine their own, special, unique light. 

We deserve to live flying high...and so does our flag.

We are in this together..seeing our greatness and shining bright.

So much love for you all 💞💞💞💞💞💞

P.S.- Notice the dark clouds in the picture...the light is still there...lighting the way.✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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I am the author of two books, How to Raise a Happy Child (and be happy too) and Wise Talk from the Other Side. At 21, I founded a unique school where children were celebrated for their gifts, which led to a career where I've worked with over 30,000 kids in 25 years. Later, I launched a holistic wellness center and WiseInside, offering tools to connect with inner wisdom and love. This next chapter I’m launching The Conversation Academy where we help you navigate the most challenging conversations , personally and professionally, by providing tools, scripts and practice so that you can get what you want in any conversation. As a communication coach, speaker, and trainer, I help individuals and leaders navigate tough conversations with ease and grace, dissolving conflict and enhancing clarity. My mission is to help you master your words and energy to achieve your desires in any conversation. Every. Single. Time. One conversation can change your life.

Heather Criswell

I am the author of two books, How to Raise a Happy Child (and be happy too) and Wise Talk from the Other Side. At 21, I founded a unique school where children were celebrated for their gifts, which led to a career where I've worked with over 30,000 kids in 25 years. Later, I launched a holistic wellness center and WiseInside, offering tools to connect with inner wisdom and love. This next chapter I’m launching The Conversation Academy where we help you navigate the most challenging conversations , personally and professionally, by providing tools, scripts and practice so that you can get what you want in any conversation. As a communication coach, speaker, and trainer, I help individuals and leaders navigate tough conversations with ease and grace, dissolving conflict and enhancing clarity. My mission is to help you master your words and energy to achieve your desires in any conversation. Every. Single. Time. One conversation can change your life.

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