Reflect for a moment on how truly pointless it is to consistently return to a person that has proven time and again that they do not have, are not willing, or are not capable of giving you what you need. You’re looking for the definition of a word, but you’re asking a calculator. You went […]
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Pain is a Catalyst for Change
Mental, emotional, physical. All forms can be a catalyst for incredible transformation. Sometimes, the pain is loud and demands our attention. An emotional event, a fight, harsh words, the damaging of the body. Sometimes, pain is just an underlying, shameful hum in our daily lives. Consider even something as simple as always feeling self-conscious about […]
The 5 Harsh Realities to Accept Right Now
You’re gonna die. Oooh, baby. That’s right. Let’s just kick this list off with a bang. You, my friend, are going to die. We all will. Sucks, right? Sure. But, let’s flip the mindset about it and turn that inevitable little tidbit into something useful. That’s the number one thing you need to remember when […]
Never Think That You Can’t Adapt
“Never say never.” I certainly try not to. In fact, if I ever slip up and hear myself using that word, I get an immediate little nervous twinge. Saying “never” feels like throwing a challenge out into The Universe. And you know how The Universe loves irony. I picture it as something that doesn’t like to be […]
How I Stopped Holding Myself Back
I’ve been shy all my life. Most people in my life now wouldn’t realize it. That’s intentional and the result of genuine effort. When I was a kid, I missed out on so many things because of it. I wasn’t able to stand up for myself. I denied myself opportunities and experiences. I’d stand there holding my mom’s […]
Be Mindful of Your Words
Words are powerful. They can uplift. They can destroy. They can encourage. They can be wasted. There are things that I fear saying aloud or writing down because it would make them too real. Fixed into existence. Tangible. I use them with care because I understand how much weight they can carry. A throw-away, forgettable […]
15 Ways to Stress Less
I’d love to call this “15 Ways to Never Feel Stress Ever”, but somehow that feels unrealistic. Stress is sneaky. Sometimes we don’t realize how stressed we are until we either have a moment that gives us an unexpected reprieve or we hit a stress peak that slaps us across the face. Though we might not […]
