I feel like your mind and brain work a lot like my own. At lot of the things you’re wrestling with, I’m wrestling with as well, so in hearing you speak these things it helps me in understanding and seeing things more clearly. Thanks for showing up here imperfectly, it’s always such a blessing in my life.
Such a potent message. So timely. It's almost like an ego death, a new writer within is trying to be born. I know that feeling so so well and going through the struggle of that at the moment. While I have no idea what it means to be a mother, and write, I know I am being prepared for that to some degree. Thank you for being brave and sharing this, it really made me feel not alone in this process.
You are so right. My son starting showing signs of anxiety at 7 and it really escalated at 8. He is 17 now and still has anxiety but not as severe.
I love the visualization you use with your daughter. Well done mama. Always the way to go to put Jesus first and letting her know she can tell Him everything and not feel embarrassed. Love this and will use it for myself.
Right on time. My son is 7 and the neurodevelopment at this stage is BRUTAL. He is saying the same and "I don't know why I have these thoughts". It's the age the brain begins to learn that other people can have an opinion of us and we have to learn to juggle the others perception with what we already assume about ourselves. It's ALOT. Thankyou for speaking out about what is happening in our home too.
I really love having your words back in my substack. And I also really like the spoken word format. very excited that you want to roll it out again and so greatful for your wrestles out loud... they touch on so many of my own (I actually just had a lapsus and wrote "home" instead of own - so that's where it touches too!!).
As a new Christian, ex other spiritual realm, currently in a big w r e s t l e about it all… God found his way to reach me, through you! Through randomly having time before school pick up, while other son naps… opened my email and there this was.
So thank you God, thank you Peta.
This has been insightful & timely, but of course it has! God knows ❤️
My eldest son just turn 8 & I wanted to show my appreciation to you - it's popping in my head and heart as I am listening to you because I had followed a course of yours (The field I think it was called) & there was something that you had shared about the way you talk to your children regarding their body... and it stuck with me. And I expanded on that with my now two sons ever since. What a gift.
It may look like you are talking to yourself but the world is listening.
God knows, keep trusting (reminding myself at the same time!) x
I loved listening to this Peta- I love your tangents by the way (I have this issue too) ☺️, so much resonated. Especially thinking of your self as a garden - it's something I share with my family, students and clients all the time. Look forward to hearing more, when you get another moment (of the kids being down at the park).
ps. I love the guidance you're giving your daughter- it's beautiful and allows for nuance, growth and meets her where she's at.
Here's to us seeing more of the beauty, truth, wonder and lovely things in life. 🌸
Peta, thank you for this beautiful expression. I’ve been following you on IG for a little while and more recently started receiving your newsletter emails. This video is SO timely. In my prayers and journaling over the last couple months I’ve been asking that my will aligns with God’s will in my life. I spent approx 20 years steeped in the new age and occult - praising Gods creations instead of Him and falling for the new age lies that are deeply entrenched in self idolization (the “I’m the creator of my life” BS) - what you shared about Gods perfect design of our mind + body connection — how it is our God given responsibility to use them for Truth, beauty, and excellence and always surrendering the outcome to our Sovereign Creator - sister, I’ve been receiving this revelation as well and not “throwing the baby out with the bath water” - that it’s safe to dream and vision what’s possible - it’s a command by God that we do this; the catch is that we don’t take the credit, that we always glorify God in what we create, share, dream up, birth, and so on. I feel such a calling on my heart to share more, to create more, and I also feel “who cares?”, “I’m not expert, everyone will roll their eyes” - but through my prayers and journaling I keep sensing Gods encouragement, so I’m praying that the Holy Spirit gives me eyes to see the next right step, the courage + fortitude to take it, and that I bear good, juicy, delectable fruit in the way God wants me to. If you read this long ramble, thank you so so much. Much love + gratitude from Texas 🩷🙏🏼🍯
Show up and participate. I love this! Thank you Peta.
I would love to hear your testimony how you became a follower of Jesus. I have been following you since you and Eric got engaged ❤️ I used to pray for your salvation because I knew you would be such a strong voice for God's kingdom. God Bless You my friend.
I’ve loved both of your videos and can’t wait to hear more of your thoughts. I’m finding your videos so life giving and encouraging. It’s exactly what I need right now! Thank you for sharing and for being so real and genuine 🤎
I feel like your mind and brain work a lot like my own. At lot of the things you’re wrestling with, I’m wrestling with as well, so in hearing you speak these things it helps me in understanding and seeing things more clearly. Thanks for showing up here imperfectly, it’s always such a blessing in my life.
Im so glad Calley X
Such a potent message. So timely. It's almost like an ego death, a new writer within is trying to be born. I know that feeling so so well and going through the struggle of that at the moment. While I have no idea what it means to be a mother, and write, I know I am being prepared for that to some degree. Thank you for being brave and sharing this, it really made me feel not alone in this process.
Exactly!!! XX
You are so right. My son starting showing signs of anxiety at 7 and it really escalated at 8. He is 17 now and still has anxiety but not as severe.
I love the visualization you use with your daughter. Well done mama. Always the way to go to put Jesus first and letting her know she can tell Him everything and not feel embarrassed. Love this and will use it for myself.
So good, thanks for sharing!
Right on time. My son is 7 and the neurodevelopment at this stage is BRUTAL. He is saying the same and "I don't know why I have these thoughts". It's the age the brain begins to learn that other people can have an opinion of us and we have to learn to juggle the others perception with what we already assume about ourselves. It's ALOT. Thankyou for speaking out about what is happening in our home too.
Oh I would love an episode about health anxiety 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I am a big sister as well and have had health anxiety my whole life (much better now than 1-2 years ago!)
It is so time and energy consuming and like you say I don’t want to use my precious time and energy for that ❤️
It's rough isn't it. Take it to prayer. I'll offer more on it when I have more clarity on how to XX
Wow this was so refreshing Peta, thanks for sharing 😭
I’m so happy to be the 2nd of the 2 likes!! Haha! Thank you for posting this 🙏
Hehe ❤️
I really love having your words back in my substack. And I also really like the spoken word format. very excited that you want to roll it out again and so greatful for your wrestles out loud... they touch on so many of my own (I actually just had a lapsus and wrote "home" instead of own - so that's where it touches too!!).
Much love and looking forward!!
Thank you :) XX
Our mind is a garden we need to fill with and tend to with loving beautiful kind thoughts. Thank you for putting that in my path🤍
Pleasure XX
As a new Christian, ex other spiritual realm, currently in a big w r e s t l e about it all… God found his way to reach me, through you! Through randomly having time before school pick up, while other son naps… opened my email and there this was.
So thank you God, thank you Peta.
This has been insightful & timely, but of course it has! God knows ❤️
Annabelle I am so glad. I know how that feels, and it’s why I create even when I am plagued by the thoughts of ‘who even cares!!’ ❤️❤️
I’m glad you listened to the call to use your God given voice & gifts. I hope you keep doing it ❤️
My eldest son just turn 8 & I wanted to show my appreciation to you - it's popping in my head and heart as I am listening to you because I had followed a course of yours (The field I think it was called) & there was something that you had shared about the way you talk to your children regarding their body... and it stuck with me. And I expanded on that with my now two sons ever since. What a gift.
It may look like you are talking to yourself but the world is listening.
God knows, keep trusting (reminding myself at the same time!) x
I loved listening to this Peta- I love your tangents by the way (I have this issue too) ☺️, so much resonated. Especially thinking of your self as a garden - it's something I share with my family, students and clients all the time. Look forward to hearing more, when you get another moment (of the kids being down at the park).
ps. I love the guidance you're giving your daughter- it's beautiful and allows for nuance, growth and meets her where she's at.
Here's to us seeing more of the beauty, truth, wonder and lovely things in life. 🌸
Peta, thank you for this beautiful expression. I’ve been following you on IG for a little while and more recently started receiving your newsletter emails. This video is SO timely. In my prayers and journaling over the last couple months I’ve been asking that my will aligns with God’s will in my life. I spent approx 20 years steeped in the new age and occult - praising Gods creations instead of Him and falling for the new age lies that are deeply entrenched in self idolization (the “I’m the creator of my life” BS) - what you shared about Gods perfect design of our mind + body connection — how it is our God given responsibility to use them for Truth, beauty, and excellence and always surrendering the outcome to our Sovereign Creator - sister, I’ve been receiving this revelation as well and not “throwing the baby out with the bath water” - that it’s safe to dream and vision what’s possible - it’s a command by God that we do this; the catch is that we don’t take the credit, that we always glorify God in what we create, share, dream up, birth, and so on. I feel such a calling on my heart to share more, to create more, and I also feel “who cares?”, “I’m not expert, everyone will roll their eyes” - but through my prayers and journaling I keep sensing Gods encouragement, so I’m praying that the Holy Spirit gives me eyes to see the next right step, the courage + fortitude to take it, and that I bear good, juicy, delectable fruit in the way God wants me to. If you read this long ramble, thank you so so much. Much love + gratitude from Texas 🩷🙏🏼🍯
Thank you Ginger— I’m so glad it resonated and that you’re here too! It’s encouraging for me ❤️❤️
Show up and participate. I love this! Thank you Peta.
I would love to hear your testimony how you became a follower of Jesus. I have been following you since you and Eric got engaged ❤️ I used to pray for your salvation because I knew you would be such a strong voice for God's kingdom. God Bless You my friend.
Thank you Linda X
I’ve loved both of your videos and can’t wait to hear more of your thoughts. I’m finding your videos so life giving and encouraging. It’s exactly what I need right now! Thank you for sharing and for being so real and genuine 🤎
Thanks Kelly !X