Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it. Maya Angelou It took me a lot of intentional work to like myself in a deep way. I was shy and insecure for a long time. Over time, I began to step away from all the people and places that madeContinue reading “Release the Pressure”
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Solitude Sunday
Did you take time for yourself at all this week? Some people set aside time daily. The time I set aside daily goes into my writing but it’s not the same of Solitude Sunday. Solitude Sunday is more like an artist date. My daily writing habits happen in the house and those don’t require meContinue reading “Solitude Sunday”
Keep Creating
This is your weekly reminder to keep creating. If you create tonight you’ve got one more day in the bag. This act of creation is about showing up for yourself. It’s your selfcare. It’s your heart and soul. It gives you more than the world could ever give to you. Allow yourself to enjoy theContinue reading “Keep Creating”
I Could Easily…
Friday always feels like the day before a free weekend but I feel like I have more to do on the weekends than during the week. Do you find your weekends are as busy as your weekdays? I try my best to plan very little on my weekends so I can clean and write andContinue reading “I Could Easily…”
Ancient Mother
I don’t like to see the people I love injured. It conjures the ancient mother that lives deep inside me. It makes the nurturing part of me come alive. It’s such a strong feeling. It’s even stronger when it’s one of those people who are never injured. I’m already a mamabear. It’s like 20x moreContinue reading “Ancient Mother”
I Love You Simply
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride: I love you in this way because I do not know any other way of loving but this, in which there is no I or you, so intimate that your hand upon my chest is myContinue reading “I Love You Simply”
I Want to be Alive
It brings me joy to bring me joy. I don’t wanna have to hate my life. I want to add to my life in ways that make me want to be alive. I want to love my self and my life entirely. Like any relationship, it takes work. What I had to learn though, wasContinue reading “I Want to be Alive”
Coffee Chat
Coffee is a language in itself. Jackie Chan I’ve found the coffee that really sets me up for a good day. Truth be told, writing sets me up for my day but outside of that there’s coffee. A great cup of coffee the morning after a great writing session is the closest thing to heaven,Continue reading “Coffee Chat”
Why Not?
Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. Pablo Picasso What a great quote. This quote both inspires me and brings me back to college all at the same time. I think this quote is referring more to having an idealistic mindset and to stayContinue reading “Why Not?”
Light is Near
Life can be unpredictable and hard to navigate but with faith, hope, and love the seas can be a tad bit more bearable. We don’t always have to know what’s coming or how to react. We just have to do our best to keep our eyes on the beacon. Even when we don’t want theContinue reading “Light is Near”
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