If Karma is the brown and white dog, she looks very similar to my Fennec, who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away April 1st 💔 I am not doing very well accepting this and I realize it hasn’t even been a week but the tears come easily and with enough force to break my heart every time. It’s not only the fact that I had to say goodbye but the suddenness of it…I wasn’t prepared. I knew when it was her time I was going to be a mess but she was fine earlier in the day and by the evening she had gone downhill. I’m rambling, I think but I am not ok in any way so if you could show Karma and Bella and any other dogs you know some extra love…Fennec will always have my heart 😢🐶
Thanks for the update Megan! Glad to hear the illnesses didn't bring down the whole month and that you had some joy too.
I've been having a pretty darn good week. This year has felt life one never-ending crazy week. I've reached a point where I've made so much progress. A year ago I was still so lost and uncertain and scared. This week I got to celebrate my achievements with my therapist which felt so good. I feel more content than I've felt in a long time.
Not sure if this makes any sense but it feels nice to type it out. Writing this comment prompted me to type out / process my thoughts a little more which was really helpful; decided it didn't all need to be shared here though. Sometimes I really don't feel like journalling unless I am addressing it to someone, so thanks for leaving this space open for us to share.
I am so pleased you're back in the world of wellness, 💝MJC💝 The strangest of things happened: somehow your lovely mail/newsletter stopped arriving in my inbox 😞 overthinking brain told me it was because you hated me and didn't want me in your comments 😢
Here in Oz we're enjoying the flipside of your Spring: shorter days, complete with snuggy warm PJs, hot chocolates and good books.
Sending love to you MJC and the MJC family! Thank you, as always, for your authentic openness 💕
I love the pictures of you with Bella, Gilbert and Karma next to each other. They each give off such different vibes :D It's great to read, that you can truly let yourself be. I liked the picture of letting pressure out of your skull. For me, it's the feeling of everyone shutting up in my head (although it's just me in there) and finding some inner quiet. I have been enjoying the semester break, spending time with my friends and I'm so grateful for them. I'm trying to remind myself that I'm not going to be alone, when I'm finally going to break up with my boyfriend, but I'm still really scared. He's spending time with his family in france for a couple of weeks and I gained a lot of clarity while he's away. But I want to wait for him to come back to have "the talk" and it feels like a very weird limbo right now. I'm sending lots of sunshine your way and I wish us all some cuddles with furry babies :D they do calm the soul
Yeehaw! 🤠 Was listening to Beyoncé last night. Man I love an album that cuts across multiple genres. I’m so sorry you were so sick in March! I saw on insta that Char has been sick for a long time now too. Dang. Y’all can’t catch a break. I’m glad you’re on the mend now, and hopefully Char will be soon as well 🤞🏻Sending you both only the good vibes. I was thinking reading through this that you just captured so much how life can be, the way it can be full of hard things like sickness or depression, but also moments like Gemma’s birthday, or starting possible new projects. As someone who tends to run away from pain, it’s good for me to have the reminder that I can let all the things pass through me, that the good may not last forever, but neither will the bad. Thanks as ever for sharing your life with us. I look forward to your newsletters. Hope April is full of good things and good health for you and yours 💕
Well a few little parallels. Felt down this morning - until your email popped into the inbox- I so love what you have to say. Honest and inspirational 😊♥️🌸😄! So I think the down feeling is probably just overwhelm and not always having the energy to keep all the balls in the air - all that juggling - and there’s always so much to do to help my daughter who has various additional support needs, create the life she wants. So yes we had a party for her , just like Gem’s. Friends and family who care about her all brainstorming to see how we can help her have a good life and get her out of institutionalised life and into her own home where she can live with the supports she needs to have a happy productive life in her community. What so many of us take for granted. Even on a bad day I’m still my own boss and can make my own decisions. So yes she had a party, had helium balloons and was centre stage which she loved 😅!!! And because of all the positivity that surrounded us I know that goal of her own life will be reached. (soonish I hope). What else…. yes, parallels…. I too LOVE to dance and am doing this brilliant course in Cork. Inclusive dance: Everyone can dance; we focus on ability not DISability , improvisation and choreography. We had a five day intensive and when I stepped into the class I felt some sort of connection with the teacher but I KNEW I didn’t know him. Apparently when he saw me his thoughts went straight to his stepmother. Later after the course all the dots connected up. The common denominator was this lady. She was part of my life as a child, a friend of my mum’s, who helped us a lot when we shared our lives in a rented room in her house. Plus she happens to be your late grandmother too.♥️ I love this synchronicity. And wow, what an amazing teacher of improvisational dance in an inclusive setting Adam Benjamin is. Everyone of us in the class thought so 😄
Yes, it’s amazing how much time my darling daughter, Rachael, takes up!!! But it’s worth it when I see her happy. Not that she’s a bed of roses all the time. Can be very prickly at times 😂but who isn’t! I can be super thorny at times and that’s when I know it’s time for me to chill out. I’d love to one day meet you in person. It could happen! We’ll see what the universe plans! All the best, you’re doing a ”grand aul job” as they would say in Ireland ❤️🌸❤️
My march was pretty crazy, I broke up with my bf of 4 years (I was living with him for 3 of those years). The first two weeks were hard but now it's been real liberating. I returned to therapy and I've realized this break up was the best thing for me. April is looking real good!
I am happy to say I finally got a new job and started yesterday. I was 9+ years at a job that was so wrong for me... But it paid for my son's college. Now I can do something for an organization I love and I can be proud to work here. That being said.... Starting a new job is hard and I am terrified!
I anxiously await you having a podcast. I can't imagine a better way for you to share your message of self love and sheer joy. Love you Megan! You are a bright light❣️🌸💕
Thank you for this lovely update Megan! Good to hear that, even though you struggled with being ill in March you still also had a good month! Perfect example of different things/emotions being able to exist at the same time - something I struggle with sometimes! Luckily I have a therapist who lovingly redirects me to this concept of duality often.
I have had a nasty flu for more than two weeks now and I am sooo over it. Especially as the weather was super nice here last weekend I felt very sorry for myself and angy at my body. Trying to allow myself to feel shitty, whilst also seeking some tiny glimmers of joy in my day, such as lighting a candle or putting some fresh flowers next to my bed to look at all day.
I have been struggling with the tree pollen, and also got covid back in Feb from my kids at work! Being sick is the worst! I’ve been sick a lot more than I ever had before at such random times lol - I’m a recreational gymnastics coach and my kids are the lights of my life but also quite possibly what felt like could have been the end of it with how much they got me sick! LOL!!
My March was a major mix of some good moments and not so great moments. I’m excited for a more Abundant April! Wishing you all the love Megan! and to all you lovely friends here in the comments as well!
If Karma is the brown and white dog, she looks very similar to my Fennec, who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away April 1st 💔 I am not doing very well accepting this and I realize it hasn’t even been a week but the tears come easily and with enough force to break my heart every time. It’s not only the fact that I had to say goodbye but the suddenness of it…I wasn’t prepared. I knew when it was her time I was going to be a mess but she was fine earlier in the day and by the evening she had gone downhill. I’m rambling, I think but I am not ok in any way so if you could show Karma and Bella and any other dogs you know some extra love…Fennec will always have my heart 😢🐶
Thanks for the update Megan! Glad to hear the illnesses didn't bring down the whole month and that you had some joy too.
I've been having a pretty darn good week. This year has felt life one never-ending crazy week. I've reached a point where I've made so much progress. A year ago I was still so lost and uncertain and scared. This week I got to celebrate my achievements with my therapist which felt so good. I feel more content than I've felt in a long time.
Not sure if this makes any sense but it feels nice to type it out. Writing this comment prompted me to type out / process my thoughts a little more which was really helpful; decided it didn't all need to be shared here though. Sometimes I really don't feel like journalling unless I am addressing it to someone, so thanks for leaving this space open for us to share.
I am so pleased you're back in the world of wellness, 💝MJC💝 The strangest of things happened: somehow your lovely mail/newsletter stopped arriving in my inbox 😞 overthinking brain told me it was because you hated me and didn't want me in your comments 😢
Here in Oz we're enjoying the flipside of your Spring: shorter days, complete with snuggy warm PJs, hot chocolates and good books.
Sending love to you MJC and the MJC family! Thank you, as always, for your authentic openness 💕
I love the pictures of you with Bella, Gilbert and Karma next to each other. They each give off such different vibes :D It's great to read, that you can truly let yourself be. I liked the picture of letting pressure out of your skull. For me, it's the feeling of everyone shutting up in my head (although it's just me in there) and finding some inner quiet. I have been enjoying the semester break, spending time with my friends and I'm so grateful for them. I'm trying to remind myself that I'm not going to be alone, when I'm finally going to break up with my boyfriend, but I'm still really scared. He's spending time with his family in france for a couple of weeks and I gained a lot of clarity while he's away. But I want to wait for him to come back to have "the talk" and it feels like a very weird limbo right now. I'm sending lots of sunshine your way and I wish us all some cuddles with furry babies :D they do calm the soul
Yeehaw! 🤠 Was listening to Beyoncé last night. Man I love an album that cuts across multiple genres. I’m so sorry you were so sick in March! I saw on insta that Char has been sick for a long time now too. Dang. Y’all can’t catch a break. I’m glad you’re on the mend now, and hopefully Char will be soon as well 🤞🏻Sending you both only the good vibes. I was thinking reading through this that you just captured so much how life can be, the way it can be full of hard things like sickness or depression, but also moments like Gemma’s birthday, or starting possible new projects. As someone who tends to run away from pain, it’s good for me to have the reminder that I can let all the things pass through me, that the good may not last forever, but neither will the bad. Thanks as ever for sharing your life with us. I look forward to your newsletters. Hope April is full of good things and good health for you and yours 💕
Darling you… so glad you’re back to dancing after poorliness, sending you so much love and virtual sherry trifle (for lunch today 😃)
Happy to hear you're overcoming the lurgy Megan 🌻🌸🌼🪷
I love your IG posts with Char, your Sister, your dance classes and GRWM's.
I've been quite ill myself recently, and your content always uplifts.
I've seen you're attracting cats to visit you. It's your beautiful energy 💫
I love animals. My parents have a gorgeous golden Labrador.... she loves being mischievous 😅
Thank you for sharing your world with us all.
Looking forward to the next MJC - mail
Remain blessed 🩷🧡
Well a few little parallels. Felt down this morning - until your email popped into the inbox- I so love what you have to say. Honest and inspirational 😊♥️🌸😄! So I think the down feeling is probably just overwhelm and not always having the energy to keep all the balls in the air - all that juggling - and there’s always so much to do to help my daughter who has various additional support needs, create the life she wants. So yes we had a party for her , just like Gem’s. Friends and family who care about her all brainstorming to see how we can help her have a good life and get her out of institutionalised life and into her own home where she can live with the supports she needs to have a happy productive life in her community. What so many of us take for granted. Even on a bad day I’m still my own boss and can make my own decisions. So yes she had a party, had helium balloons and was centre stage which she loved 😅!!! And because of all the positivity that surrounded us I know that goal of her own life will be reached. (soonish I hope). What else…. yes, parallels…. I too LOVE to dance and am doing this brilliant course in Cork. Inclusive dance: Everyone can dance; we focus on ability not DISability , improvisation and choreography. We had a five day intensive and when I stepped into the class I felt some sort of connection with the teacher but I KNEW I didn’t know him. Apparently when he saw me his thoughts went straight to his stepmother. Later after the course all the dots connected up. The common denominator was this lady. She was part of my life as a child, a friend of my mum’s, who helped us a lot when we shared our lives in a rented room in her house. Plus she happens to be your late grandmother too.♥️ I love this synchronicity. And wow, what an amazing teacher of improvisational dance in an inclusive setting Adam Benjamin is. Everyone of us in the class thought so 😄
Ahh Megan I gotta know what you think of Cowboy Carter!! 🤍🐎 I love Tyrant and 16 Carriages
Yes, it’s amazing how much time my darling daughter, Rachael, takes up!!! But it’s worth it when I see her happy. Not that she’s a bed of roses all the time. Can be very prickly at times 😂but who isn’t! I can be super thorny at times and that’s when I know it’s time for me to chill out. I’d love to one day meet you in person. It could happen! We’ll see what the universe plans! All the best, you’re doing a ”grand aul job” as they would say in Ireland ❤️🌸❤️
Gemma’s karaoke plans turned roast made me genuinely lol. So much appreciation for the Queen. ❤️
So glad you’re feeling better too xx
I love how you flow in the good and bad times ❤️.
My march was pretty crazy, I broke up with my bf of 4 years (I was living with him for 3 of those years). The first two weeks were hard but now it's been real liberating. I returned to therapy and I've realized this break up was the best thing for me. April is looking real good!
I am happy to say I finally got a new job and started yesterday. I was 9+ years at a job that was so wrong for me... But it paid for my son's college. Now I can do something for an organization I love and I can be proud to work here. That being said.... Starting a new job is hard and I am terrified!
I anxiously await you having a podcast. I can't imagine a better way for you to share your message of self love and sheer joy. Love you Megan! You are a bright light❣️🌸💕
Thank you for this lovely update Megan! Good to hear that, even though you struggled with being ill in March you still also had a good month! Perfect example of different things/emotions being able to exist at the same time - something I struggle with sometimes! Luckily I have a therapist who lovingly redirects me to this concept of duality often.
I have had a nasty flu for more than two weeks now and I am sooo over it. Especially as the weather was super nice here last weekend I felt very sorry for myself and angy at my body. Trying to allow myself to feel shitty, whilst also seeking some tiny glimmers of joy in my day, such as lighting a candle or putting some fresh flowers next to my bed to look at all day.
Happy Belated Birthday to the QUEEN!!
I loved this beautiful wrapup of your March!
I have been struggling with the tree pollen, and also got covid back in Feb from my kids at work! Being sick is the worst! I’ve been sick a lot more than I ever had before at such random times lol - I’m a recreational gymnastics coach and my kids are the lights of my life but also quite possibly what felt like could have been the end of it with how much they got me sick! LOL!!
My March was a major mix of some good moments and not so great moments. I’m excited for a more Abundant April! Wishing you all the love Megan! and to all you lovely friends here in the comments as well!