I’ll be honest, caring for others can be exhausting. So exhausting in fact that we do it with such a passive attitude that could make the ones we care about question the depths of how much we care. I’m my own worst critic in this area, but I’ve also observed one critical quote that isContinue reading “Caring with Courage”
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I Don’t Want To “Light Up Rooms”
I was talking to one of my best friends at work the other day and we were having a conversation about our enneagram types. With him being a type 2 and him being a type 6 there’s no doubt why we get along so well. (If you haven’t taken the test to better understand whyContinue reading “I Don’t Want To “Light Up Rooms””
The Attitude of Gratitude
People’s minds are fascinating, especially those who give you permission to explore them. When I recently asked a friend to narrow down his favorite comedian turned actor whose movies they could never grow tired of, without hesitation they mentioned the late Robin Williams. I agreed with him, and we spouted off some of our favoriteContinue reading “The Attitude of Gratitude”
Being the First to Apologize
I am someone who avoided conflict for a really long time before I figured out how to get good at it. And by “good at it”, I mean embracing the uncomfortable in order to establish clarity. I don’t mind being temporarily uncomfortable if it means I can be better for it for myself and theContinue reading “Being the First to Apologize”
Your Scars are Proof of Your Strength
When I look back on my life leading up to 28 I find myself truly in awe, wonder and shock. I look back 10 years ago, of who I was then— and the truth is…it’s nice to think about what life would’ve been like had I made different choices. But the scars my choices gaveContinue reading “Your Scars are Proof of Your Strength”
Your Feelings Aren’t A Choice, Your Behavior Is
“Your feelings aren’t a choice, your behavior is.” The first time I heard that quote it left me speechless— and for those of you that know me, that’s no easy task. It resonated with me because how often do we treat our feelings like they control our behavior? If you’re anything like me then theContinue reading “Your Feelings Aren’t A Choice, Your Behavior Is”
The Peculiar Pursuit
It’s not everyday that it’s your birthday. But by the time you read this, I will have turned 28. I can no longer say I’m in my mid-twenties. I’m officially a late-twenties girl. Somehow I thought I’d be further along in life—but I think we all do. But the truth is any drama or comedyContinue reading “The Peculiar Pursuit”
The Peril of Pouring from an Empty Cup
“I’ve given all that I have and now I don’t have anything left of myself for me!” She blubbered through her tears. My good friend continues to struggle with the dichotomy of being “selfish” in meeting her own needs because of how it can interfere with her selfless desire of meeting the needs of thoseContinue reading “The Peril of Pouring from an Empty Cup”
Alone With My Thoughts
It’s a unique experience isn’t it? The thoughts that run through your mind when you’re alone. The what if’s, could be’s, should I’s and rabbit holes of our minds is a plate of spaghetti with no beginning, no end just a big tangled saucy knot of thoughts. Being alone gives you the ability to makeContinue reading “Alone With My Thoughts”
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