If a text being left on “delivered” was a crime, I’d be warden of the prison, holding captive the ghosts of yesteryear.. or rather.. quite literally.. yesterday. In a world of choices— we don’t want to be treated like an option, and yet… it is the reality we live in. I always thought it wasContinue reading “Wading Through the Murky Waters of Wishy-Washy Wishful Thinking”
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Self-Worth is Self-Care
“Treat Yourself!” is a common phrase that is used to coerce an entitled view of self care that looks like spending a lot of time, money and effort for short term bursts of dopamine. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good spa day and I love having the opportunity to go get massages. ButContinue reading “Self-Worth is Self-Care”
One of the Greatest Struggles I have as a Christian 
This evening thousands of people are enjoying various activities: dressing up, getting candy and going to parties. But it’s nights like tonight that lead me down a rabbit hole of thoughts that I simply can’t keep to myself. And it’s my #1 struggle I deal with regularly as a Christian… Regardless of how you feelContinue reading “One of the Greatest Struggles I have as a Christian ”
Killing Off my “Pick Me Girl” persona
For as long as I can remember I have been a pick me girl. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, a “pick me girl” (as defined by Wikipedia) is “A woman who claims or acts as if she is unlike most other women, in order to gain attention from men.” But I wouldContinue reading “Killing Off my “Pick Me Girl” persona”
Add Life to Your Life
This past month as been a whirlwind in the best way. I had the amazing opportunity to serve alongside my friends who are the founders of a uniquely designed, ethically made clothing company. A month ago they were offered the opportunity to take their online store to an on-site location in downtown Kansas City Missouri,Continue reading “Add Life to Your Life”
The Little Things
I had a conversation with a friend recently and we were talking about the grand gestures God has shown to prove His great love for us over and over again which are beautiful, powerful testimonies. But then, we discussed the smaller miracles that might get perceived as mere coincidence because it was such a smallContinue reading “The Little Things”
A Year Ago Today
A year ago today I discovered my boyfriend of 5 months had been unfaithful. And it was single handedly the best thing that could’ve happened to me. His actions are not excused, but I’d be lying if I said I was a saint in that relationship. I most definitely was not. We didn’t bring outContinue reading “A Year Ago Today”
The Privilege of Suffering
“I’m so excited that I get to suffer!” Said no one ever. Unless, there’s purpose in you’re suffering, right? In child birth, traditionally (prior to modern medicine) there was suffering & unimaginable agonizing pain that women had to go through in order to have their sweet baby in their arms for the first time. AndContinue reading “The Privilege of Suffering”
Pursuing Compassionate Conflict
I wouldn’t say I’m someone who has ever had what most would consider to be “a lot” of friends. I’ve had “a lot” of acquaintances who I’d see and and have conversations with at school and work but they never went further than that. But of the few friends in my circle who I haveContinue reading “Pursuing Compassionate Conflict”
Top 13 Dealbreakers as a Woman in her Late Twenties
When you get into your late twenties and remain {voluntarily} unmarried there are a few deal breakers that I have found that I am unable to handle based on my previous experiences— so these dealbreakers are mine— and if it resonates with you, awesome— if not, then maybe if you’re in a similar position youContinue reading “Top 13 Dealbreakers as a Woman in her Late Twenties”
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