Finding the calm in the chaos
“The problem is people are being hated when they are real and are being loved when they are fake.” ~ Bob Marley When I think about real versus fake, I think about those food commercials where they make things look aesthetically pleasing to sell their product. I’m talking about those perfect burgers with the condiments… Continue reading Real v.s. Fake
Today, I am 40 years old. Some people hate growing old but I enjoy the privilege of aging and all the knowledge that comes along with it. The last 12 months have taught me so many things and I wanted to take a moment to share some of those things with you on my birthday:… Continue reading Here’s to a new chapter!
I recently had a conversation with my ex-husband because of his email. It had me questioning how he was feeling and, in turn, triggered feelings within me. In our discussion, I asked him if he still had feeling for me. He was dating someone he'd met just months after our divorce, but some of what… Continue reading Unlovable?
I read Ashleigh Warner's quote, "Beneath every behavior, there is a feeling. And beneath each feeling is a need. And when we meet that need, rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause, not the symptom." So many times, we address the symptoms of an issue, not the root cause.… Continue reading Are your needs being met?
There is a song called 'Nobody Greater' by VaShawn Mitchell that sparked a realization within me. The lyrics go: I climbed up to the highest mountain, looked all around, couldn't find nobody.Went down into the deepest valley, looked all around down there, couldn't find nobody. I've heard this song many many times over but for… Continue reading Nobody Greater
We are currently living in uncertain times yet I find myself feeling more certain about being myself. Letting go of my insecurities is a beautiful process. I feel a load lifting and more free to speak my inner thoughts and feelings. I rarely let people in and now I say: ‘forget that.’ life is too… Continue reading Find security within yourself
Look Within 