Finding the calm in the chaos
I came across a quote by William Author Ward that states, “feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” Throughout the last few years, I have been working on sharing my gratitude. No matter the situation, I can always find something I am grateful for but it took… Continue reading An attitude of gratitude
I am a quiet person. I like to observe. That saying, “We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak,” spoken by philosopher Epictetus, speaks volumes towards how I operate. The world today is filled with individuals unable to successfully express emotions. They are easy to spot… Continue reading The downward spiral of mismanaged emotions
If I could pinpoint one pet peeve I’ve carried my whole life, it would be my displeasure in being portrayed falsely or misrepresented. I have always disliked when someone would lie or assume who I am, what I do/did or how I think/feel. I wouldn’t react per se; I would correct them or defend myself.… Continue reading You are the author of your story
I have found magic in the most strange place - occupations. Most people wouldn't associate magic with careers outside of magicians, but I find it in most, if not every, profession someone tells me they have. One of my favorite quotes comes from the novel The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. "The secret of happiness is… Continue reading Find magic every day
I have never been so glad to see a year meet its end. I thought 2019, the year my mother passed away, would be the year I gladly watch in the rearview mirror, but 2022 takes the cake. Not only did I realize that the life I had spent a good portion of my adulthood… Continue reading Ending the year with Gratitude
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word 'abundance'? The first thing I used to think about was money. In my eyes, if you were seeking abundance, you were trying to gain more money. But money isn't central to life. There are so many other avenues of living an… Continue reading Live Abundantly
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