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.
Tag: empowering
Future-Tripping
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
Forging Your Path
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
Brand New
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
Almost and Just About
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
And Cheesecake
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
Releasing Control
We all crave intimacy, and yet it’s the scariest thing in the world to receive for it requires vulnerability. Vulnerability — my friend — demands that we give up control. It means that we allow ourselves the space to be raw and open.
Toxic Love
"My only love sprung from my only hate." We are groomed to accept toxic love. Perhaps this started with the story of Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed lovers who were doomed to death at the onset? For whatever reason, the stories we tell and are attracted to affirm these types of love stories. Romeo and Juliet… Continue reading Toxic Love
Shared Stories
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
‘Good’ Enough
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.
