Photo by Uday Mittal on Unsplash Our mind is a powerful tool, friend. We can sit and and ponder the intricacies of the universe, the inner workings of the human heart, and the deeper meaning of life itself. More often, though, we get caught in worry, planning, or any slew of random things that tend to pop into… Continue reading The Worrying Mind
I have placed my self worth, like a gift, into the hands of others assuming that if someone else found me desirable, lovable, admirable, and attractive then that must be true.
Photo by Boram Kim on Unsplash What are you looking for, friend? Are you looking at the world for ways that it can bring you joy, love, satisfaction, and adventure... or are you looking for the ways in which the world can hurt, betray, disappoint, and let you down? Here is a tip, friend: You… Continue reading Future-Tripping
Photo by Casey Schwab Are you living your life authentically, or are you following a prescribed route or path? A map designed by and for someone else that has very little consideration for who you are. So often there is an idea of who or what we are supposed to be that includes these boxes… Continue reading Forging Your Path
Photo by Ray Hennessy on Unsplash Have you committed to perpetual growth, friend? The kind that has you striving for the kind of evolution that requires shedding again, and again, and again. A commitment to growth can come at a price, however. There will be people who cannot or will not grow with you. People who are stuck… Continue reading Brand New
Photo by Fuu J on Unsplash Stop settling, friend. Stop settling for almost, just about, close enough, and what ifs. Stop shoving your dreams, wishes, desires, and needs aside for something that leaves you yearning and desiring more. For something that doesn't quite scratch the itch because you're afraid that this is all that there… Continue reading Almost and Just About
Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash When we first set out on a goal we are gung ho, overly enthusiastic and full of energy. This is certainly true when we first pen our New Year's Resolutions. Setting out our goals and intentions for the year of all the things we wish to accomplish in the… Continue reading And Cheesecake
Photo by Aleksandr Barsukov on Unsplash It’s important to share our stories. No matter where we are at, or whatever it is we’re experiencing or going through, we are never alone. Our stories create bridges, showing others in the midst of chaos a way out. Words have the ability to link and unite. So often, though, people bite… Continue reading Shared Stories
Define what being 'good' means to you. Remove this from the hands of any other opinion, perception, or expectation that doesn't come from within you.
Life changes. Sometimes you rail against these changes, denying them and fighting them. Trying to bargain and trade to get back whatever it is you’ve lost. I have found myself in this space. Begging for second chances, swearing I’ll change myself to fit a mold and ideal of someone else. Just so they’ll want me.… Continue reading The Space Left Behind
