There's a dangerous allure in looking over our neighbor's fence, wondering if the grass is truly greener on their side. I've often found myself doing just that, comparing my milestones and setbacks to others and feeling disheartened when I perceive myself lagging behind. Have you ever felt that tug? That silent nudge urging you to… Continue reading Beyond Envy & Imitation
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
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
We've all known the happiness suckers, and even had them occupy spaces of importance within our lives. I once dated a man for a year that I would label as the epitome of a happiness sucker. Nothing in his life seemed to make him happy. His personal mantra was, “If only I had this ______, I’d be happy.” Needless to say, he’d get that — whatever that was — but his happiness would be short lived and he’d be right back to where he started.
We can allow ourselves to be put on layaway every time we accept the smaller payments, or the crumbs, with the hope that eventually there will be some sort of pay off for your patience, love, kindness and understanding.
So often, friend, we find ourselves as women doing one of two things. We elevate. We look at the woman next to us and wish that we looked like her, or that we had the things that she does, or we desire to live the life she's leading. We look at this woman and feel… Continue reading Two Things
Friend, you have your own timeline, and that timeline is perfect. You will bloom when you're ready, and you'll be beautiful.
Friend, you are so worthy of love, kindness, compassion, joy, and happiness. Until you remember this, I'll remind you.
You friend, are always good enough... you are more than good enough.
Do not get to the end of this week, this month, this year and end up looking back with regrets at the should haves and could haves.
