Originally published June 8th From My Inbox This Morning: Dear G, I do not feel beautiful. Everything about your work makes me feel understood and less alone- except for your appearance. Do you wake up looking like that? Dear M, Yes. Yes, I do. I am so sorry to tell you that natural beauty has always been my cross to bear. Below are two pictures for your examination. One is my headshot- which was taken after two hours of “hair and make-up,” thirty minutes of arranging perfect lighting, and what I can only imagine was forty nine hours of photo-shop. The other…
In Crisis Today? Lucky Dog.
It seems to me that those who aren’t brokenhearted are not paying close enough attention. And that freedom is “losing it all” and discovering that the only thing you ever needed cannot be lost. Here’s a five-minute interview I did with #OWNShow about how Rock Bottom is the most beautiful place to begin. Many more segments with #OWN and Momastery to come!
See No Jesse, Hear No Jesse, Speak No Jesse
At a recent speaking event, a brave woman stood up and said to me, “G, can you tell us about your worst mom moment?” “Shoot. No.” I said. “I can’t. I’d like to, but I really can’t here. I’ll get us in trouble.” But I can tell you here. I probably shouldn’t- but this story is begging me to tell it so here we are. The stories are the bosses of me. ONLY READ THIS ESSAY IF: You do not get upset about accidental swearing at children. You enjoy essays with absolutely no take away. No lesson, no tips, nothing….