The cursor blinks, nudging me as if to say, Write something. The white page stares back–stark, blank and a little overwhelming.
Category: Hard Things
Keeping Afloat: Faith, Support, and the Power of Asking for Help
I wish I could say that my story felt as neat as the man in the Bible. The childhood images in my mind depict the man calmly reaching for help, being lifted to safety. My experience felt far less g
The Cost of Conflict: Navigating Discomfort in a Divided World
The louder their voices got, the more tense I felt. I muttered, “This is how conflict-resistant I am. It makes me uncomfortable to listen to this.”
Letting in all of the experiences: salty and sweet
One of my favorite treats growing up was French fries dipped in a chocolate shake. The salty-sweet combination is so delicious. I am also a fan of salted caramel for the same reason.
An unexpected bite has me being more cautious
The dog had bitten me, and tears welled up in my eyes. It hurt, and I didn’t do anything to deserve being bit.
Building something new requires that life gets messy for a while
Whether just starting something new or in the middle of the process, the mess is inevitable. Building something new requires that life gets messy for a while; however the benefit of the end result
Did anyone notice? You’re not alone in your struggle.
I haven’t written in a while. No blogs have been posted this past month. Did anyone notice I was gone? When someone is struggling, I think this is a common type of question. A person may ask if w
Do you ever think, “This is too hard, I quit!”?
This blog is being written later than usual because I felt like I didn’t have anything positive to share. Hiding, disengaging, and running away felt safer, easier and more appealing.
Being alone can be scary but empowering.
Someone once told me that I am the only one with me when I am born and when I die. No one can experience my entry into or my exit from life except me. I know my parents were there when I was born a
Posture and Mindset Matter
My son reminded me that the posture and the mindset is important. When doing a squat, he told me to look up and to think about “exploding upward.” Trust me, there was no exploding happening wit