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What? You thought that I was going to be thankful for my other scalawag? Hah! I got you! Well, we’ll get there eventually, but today, I am particularly thankful for the people who, for some reason I will never understand, are willing to sacrifice time, energy and resources to entertain and make possible the crazyContinue reading “Thankfulness Week: People who entertain my wooly follies”

Living in a country that doesn’t celebrate Thanksgiving has started to feel a little bit normal, and I never thought I would say that. Thanksgiving becomes something of an afterthought. Something we need to fit into our schedule, since it’s not a holiday and everyone has to work or go to school. I wonder ifContinue reading “Thankfulness Week: Scalawag 2”

Show Notes: Talking points: Contempt is a commitment killer; facing our fear of discomfort; accepting the consequences of leaving a commitment; forgiving ourselves. You can reach out to Lily by email: lily@lilyfieldschallenge.com, or on Instagram, Lily Fields Challenge. A great big thank you to Seven Productions, https://7prod.fr/,  here in Mulhouse France for the use ofContinue reading “Episode 39: Leaving a Commitment”

Show Notes: Talking points: Things little and big that we can do to make progress; the humble checklist; if all else fails, do something nice! Heads up! If you need help navigating an exit of an uncomfortable situation, Lily wants to help. Drop her a line: lily@lilyfieldschallenge.com, or on Instagram, Lily Fields Challenge. A greatContinue reading “Episode 38: Let’s Do This!”

Show Notes Talking Points: I need to think! Escaping from the rabbit holes; how what is pissing you off can help you make progress; how ignoring our basic needs can lead to stagnation. If you have a question about the Ideal Life Exercise, drop Lily a line: lily@lilyfieldschallenge.comA great big thank you to Seven Productions,Continue reading “Episode 37: I Need to Think!”

Show Notes Episode 36: What isn’t working? Talking Points: A listener question about a very very bad trip to the pumpkin patch; avoiding self-judgment and self-criticism; a safe place to perform self-surgery (you’ll see. It’ll make sense once you listen!)

Show Notes: Talking points: The Good Girl Paradox and the Mama Paradox: how they keep us from being able to articulate what is going well in our lives. Also, how finding yourself interesting can make you more interesting. (Oh yeah, baby. It’s all about the Golden Rule.) If you have a question about the IdealContinue reading “Episode 35: Curiouser and Curiouser”

Show Notes Talking Points: Ready for take-off! Getting into the pilot’s seat; all the bells and whistles; getting your wiring figured out; your flightplan. Links: The Virtue Game: Play Along at Home: https://lilyfieldschallenge.com/2021/01/20/the-virtue-game-play-along-at-home/

Show Notes Talking Points:  Episode 33 is the final episode in our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week’s theme being “Craft and Creativity.” The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you want to get caught up!  Links: Learn more about LiElla Kelly, Death Doula, on herContinue reading “Episode 33: Craft and Creativity”

Show Notes Talking Points: “Not on my Green Parenting Bingo Card,” LiElla is back!; Geeking out and going out green. Episode 32 is part of our series on the Ideal Life Categories, this week’s theme being “Environment and Ecology.” The series began back in Episode 15: The One About Our Bodies, in case you wantContinue reading “Episode 32: Environment and Ecology”