Catch Yourself Smiling (CYS) has been bubbling in my head since a year-long camping trip in 2021. If I’m being really honest, it’s probably been there for 20+ years as I was working on my own well-being. As I’ve gone through the process to determine what I want CYS to be, a friend said “you need to tell your story.”
I think she’s right. This journey, which I think is more like a choose your own adventure, can be a wild ride. I believe that we need to be more open and honest about the work in order to connect with others and realize that we are ALL going through it. Everyone is working hard, everyone is bombarded with content and messaging, everyone is tired, the list goes on and on.
So here you go…my journey. I give you fare warning that it started a long time ago and I don’t really know how to capture all of that background. But I’m going to try. It just might be a bumpy ride at points.
As I peel the onion and open up, I value and appreciate the space you are holding for me and the love and support you give to me and others who are answering the call to catch themselves smiling.
