I think that’s the best part of life. The unexpected blessings. The feeling of being out of the woods for a bit. The feeling of finally being able to catch your breath after 6 months of running on the fumes of your own sanity. The dust settled. The storm passed. You can finally feel theContinue reading “Unexpected Blessings”
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New Roots
The heaviness sinks deep in my chest making it hard to breathe. Today was the day I took a leap of faith. Today I moved my whole life to a new city. Now I’m laying in my bed in a beautiful apartment that could’ve only been handpicked by God himself for me to live in.Continue reading “New Roots”
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 ”
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”
“Use the {Feedback} Force”
It’s been almost 2 months now since I actively started putting myself in positions to go out on dates. And while I wouldn’t call my dating experiences necessarily fruitful, I would say that they have opened my eyes to a lot resistance, on my end. Resistance to play the game. You know the one: “swipeyContinue reading ““Use the {Feedback} Force””
Messy Monotony
I’ll be honest— if you haven’t figured it out by now based on my writing, I’m a mess. And not even the aesthetically “perfectly looking” “messy bun, no makeup wearing, “if you don’t like me at my worst you dont deserve me at my best” Marilyn Monroe quoting, everyday Starbucks buying instagram ready” type ofContinue reading “Messy Monotony”
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