encouragement Archives – Page 13 of 19

You are Welcome at the Health Table

All are welcome at the health table, even if you're a beginner. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

Eleven thousand people surrounded me. Clothing sizes ranged from XXS to XXL; perhaps an even a greater spectrum existed. Some bounced softly side to side and loosely shook out their arms. Others made small talk with the stranger Read more

Finding gratitude in the trenches of crummy runs (and more intentionality)

Find gratitude in bad runs, poor eating, and other health disappointments. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

This week across America families gathered around the table and express gratitude. I love this time, right before the holidays really ramp up. It’s almost as if we take a minute to get our heart right and in a Read more

How I’m intentionally grateful for my body after 43 years

What can change in a year? Let’s explore.

I wrote this piece a year ago and thought it would be interesting to see where I stand today. In summary: still aging, still fighting to maintain health, still Read more

Permission to Embrace your Familiar Messy Beautiful

We all know perfect moms don't exist. Why can't we accept imperfect health? Amy Connell, GracedHealth.com

I’m not a perfect mom.

In fact, that’s just one of the long list of roles at which I’m not superb. In addition to imperfect mom, here are a few other roles that fit that adjective:

Wife