Author Archives: Shannon Joy

Originally posted on My Heart is My Compass:
Steel beams like shoelaces. Twisted, taught, writhing. Struggling, pleading to be unfolded and hammered straight. Begging to have time turned back. Souls hurled at terminal velocity Their descent fueled by pain, anguish,…

The pastel Sky whispers “this could be home”. No expectations, no overthinking in this space. Pinks and purples and blues bleed into each other, perfectly at peace with their coexistence. None overpowering the others, but so incredibly beautiful in their … Continue reading →

“Shannon, you really need to pause and realize what you have accomplished already.” “What are you doing to celebrate?” “You are way too hard on yourself.” “When was the last time you sat down and listed your accomplishments?” “I bet … Continue reading →

If you can’t tell by my recent posts, I encountered a situation recently that rocked me to my core. I was hurt. I was angry. I didn’t know how to move on, what to say, what to do. It was, … Continue reading →

People change. Point Proven. Ugggh. All of these messages were sent while I was out with a friend, catching up on her recent solo trip out west. We got a bit lost in the conversation and I didn’t check my … Continue reading →

When I finally saw it, my heart broke a little. No, not a little. It shattered, ripped completely apart and shredded beyond recognition. It was destroyed. Hopes, dreams, fantasies I had created in my mind and played on a constant … Continue reading →

No focus. Not today. All I feel is my heartbeat. Fast. Too fast. Kind of like my life right now. Too fast. Too much change. All at once. So many things. So much happening. I can’t catch my breath. Can’t … Continue reading →

I was asked to speak at the Women’s Empowerment Brunch today. Nervous and excited, of course I said yes. If there is anything I am good at, it’s believing in people. I brought my daughter along, so she could be … Continue reading →