Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, Monday, November 4, 2024 Awareness is the first step. We have all heard the expression especially if we have been around the twelve step community. It is actually a very loving approach to healing. In that, we cannot heal overnight. Sometimes it might feel like that, but to have […]
Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, Sunday, October 27, 2024 After a longer hiatus than I expected or wanted, I am back to share with you my thoughts on the world and all the things I see myself that are going on. I don’t think it’s possible to get a 100% grasp on what IS […]
Dear Body, Thank you. Thank you for the incredible service you’ve given me so far. Today, I choose to focus on all the things you do right, on everything that’s working well. I want to celebrate every little thing that makes you uniquely wonderful. Is my body my ally or an adversary? The truth is, […]
Just over six years ago I was in an accident that seriously disrupted my life. The work I had been part of for years, I was unable to do. I had launched my business and the work I was passionate about needed to be put on hold. I needed help with many things. I had […]
Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, Monday, July 21, 2024 –Why do we buy things? Specifically, let’s talk about things that are beautiful, interesting, surprising pieces of a visual creation that is art. I’m going to tell you why I love to buy art myself and why you might as well. Have you bought any […]
Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, Monday, June 30, 2024 – Hey, I could say that I have tips for all single parents but… I’m not a single dad nor will I ever have that experience! I’m sure, however, that some of you dads could potentially benefit from my tips as well. I became a […]
Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, Monday, June 24, 2024 – I would love to say to you out loud, “Please really let the title of this post sink in: Nothing Is Impossible Without Your Consent.” and then really look at you and see what comes up for you. I cannot imagine that anyone doesn’t […]
Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, Sunday, June 16, 2024 – Sending massive hugs to you all on this Father’s Day 2024! For me, this holiday is wonderful because I was able to connect to my daughter’s father in person, my father and brother on the phone and my other family members on social media. […]
Written and posted by Jackie Olmstead, May 29, 2023 – I recently asked some of my friends, “Hey I am wondering if the healthcare system is actually getting better…? Have we all made a difference? Are physicians expanding their knowledge base to include that oh-so-taboo-topic ‘alternative therapies’?” I haven’t been to the doctor for quite […]
