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⁣ ⁣Have you noticed that FOMO (fear of missing out) has been all but eliminated during quarantine? ⁣ ⁣ ⁣This pic says it all. Expressing joy for a new normal. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Things feel simpler, freer and more authentic right now.⁣ ⁣ ⁣Yes, it’s true-this has all been hard as shit in so many ways. But the good things have been equally really, really, good. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣This has been the great equalizer. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣The understanding that we don’t need all the “stuff” to make us happy. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣The reality that it’s truly the simple things in life that matter- a cup of hot coffee, intimate conversations with friends, cuddling with your doggie, walking alone and listening to your favorite podcast...⁣ ⁣ ⁣I’ve come to the understanding that the greatest freedom lies in being yourself and doing your thing in a world that’s constantly trying to tell you to do and be something else!! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Damn them! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣We are enough. As is. Period. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Happy Sunday! ⁣ ⁣

Here we are going out to dinner during #Coronavirus tonight. (Please don’t hate me) But... it’s a 50th birthday people! It didn’t feel right to stay inside and cook burgers. It seems like everyone I know has turned 50 during corona. Great timing! 😢 And, I’m next! Here’s the deal- we might all be 6 ft apart, can’t see our waiter’s face and feel more apprehensive in general, but we have each other. In some ways, our dinner felt more personal. Maybe experiencing less distractions allowed us to have more intimate conversation. I think so much right now is about trying our hardest to see the good in all of this. Tonight- we laughed, we ate A LOT, we talked and we talked and we talked (and cried)... Happy Birthday to my lifetime friend- Heather Manes. We know more about each other than we probably should, but we keep showing up no matter how much crap we’ve been through or how much life tries to separate us. That’s what friendship is about- show up again and again and again- no matter what. Love you Heather!

#seelinkinbio for a fresh perspective on change. Well shiiitttt... Change is hard. #lesliejordan Happy happy Wednesday!

⁣ ⁣Hi friends... during this unbelievable, weird, not normal time, we can find ourselves resistant to #change . ⁣ ⁣ ⁣I’m here to say change sucks. I’ve dealt with a lot of change in my life. I’ve also dealt with with extremely stressful and unexpected realities. A huge career change, a special needs child, a chronic illness of someone I love... it’s been a lot. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣And right now, we are seeing our loved ones lose jobs, miss graduation ceremonies, weddings and other important life events. We are all collectively experiencing grief and loss. ⁣😞 ⁣ ⁣if we aren’t careful all of this uncertainty and change catches up with us and we find ourselves depressed and resigned. I’ve come to the reality that since we do not really have that much control over what happens to us, we must learn how to shift our perspective and build resilience. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣And, a big thing is to recognize and take advantage of the things you DO have control over- like your overall attitude and approach to unexpected change. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣See #linkinbio for my take on how to look at change. Hopefully, it can serve those who are searching for a fresh perspective on dealing with change. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

⁣ ⁣I’ve been feeling sooo nostalgic during this freakin quarantine... maybe it’s all this time cooped up and having more time to ponder, reflect and think! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣I’ve been organizing all my old memories, and ironically, I came across my first ever placement in the #NeimanMarcustheBook back in September of 2002! Wow! Feels like a lifetime ago...⁣ They featured one of my original bags- it was called “Samantha”. It was inspired by the #kellybag. I also came across my first ever order for Neiman’s- my signature grasscloth collection. ⁣I remember how excited I was to be featured and to receive that very first order. It was a career moment for me. With all the recent news about Neiman’s and their bankruptcy/restructuring plans, I had a twinge of sadness and wistfulness for what used to be... ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Growing up in Texas, Neiman’s is an institution. So many memories of “playing hooky” with my mom, sister and grandma. We would go to Neiman’s and shop all day and have lunch at #Mariposa and stuff ourselves on popovers! 😍⁣ ⁣I’m confident Neiman’s will resurrect better than ever before from all of this. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣But, I’m also giving myself the grace to grieve what used to be- and move forward with confidence and hope for what’s to come. ⁣❤️🙏 ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣

⁣ ⁣Happy Mamas day!⁣ ⁣As I’ve worked on my second act over this past year, I’ve spent so much time thinking about the powerful women in my life and how they’ve shaped me to be who I am today. ⁣ ⁣Here’s what I know:⁣ ⁣ ⁣✔️Grandmothers are models for what “I love you no matter what” looks and feels like. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣✔️Mothers sacrifice so much to lift us up to where we never would have believed we could go.⁣ ⁣ ⁣✔️Grandmothers share their wisdom with us so we can see beyond ourselves and understand our place in a larger whole. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣✔️Mothers love us selflessly, (almost painfully) so we can become the very best version of ourselves.⁣ ⁣ ⁣I love you- mom and grandma. My two female muses who made me who I am today. ⁣

⁣ ⁣Ok, so if I had to name one self-care practice that has changed my way of relating to myself and those around me, it’s practicing self-compassion. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣But! It’s FREAKIN hard!! We are so used to beating ourselves up and we don’t even realize we are doing it. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Here’s the deal- it’s like a muscle- with practice it gets stronger! I’ve written an easy, daily self-compassion check in tool for you to use as a great way to start.⁣ ⁣ ⁣It’s a combination of bringing awareness to when we are suffering and then extending ourselves kindness and understanding.⁣ ⁣ ⁣Check it out! LINK IN BIO!! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Have a great weekend! And #benicertoyourself⁣ ⁣😍🙏❤️

#throwbackthursday ‼️‼️ I saw this picture the other day and immediately thought- Oh!! Wait a minute!! It all makes sense now. I know why I’m on the path I am today. This must have been the moment when I truly began my self-acceptance journey! 🤣🤣 I mean for real- kissing a cardboard cut out of my face is takin’ it next level if you ask me... I guess I was tapping into my self-worth juju that day... 🤪 Courtesy of @jennajackson13 for creating my huge face cut outs. I don’t know if I should thank her or shame her for this! And second pic is very early ET design days... looking at it... I had a twinge of wistfulness about it all. We are in such a time of change right now and looking back makes us realize how life is a series of phases, choices and experiences, and that nothing remains the same. We are constantly evolving, learning, growing and changing. Learning to live in the moment and embrace what is becomes the only true path to take. ❤️ ** Free tip to build self worth: when desperate create cardboard cut outs of your face and make out with it everyday. 😋😂

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