How a WiFi Outage Inspired My Writing

My WiFi went down this week, and honestly, that’s the longest this home has been without WiFi ever! I’m telling you this because I had to write midday, and wow, did it feel great! A different type of writing comes out of me midday with a piping hot cup of Joe next to me. IfContinue reading “How a WiFi Outage Inspired My Writing”

Understanding Through Writing

“We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand.” -C. S. Lewis I like to read and understand new things, but it doesn’t end there. I agree with Lewis; writing brings my understanding to a much deeper level. I just don’t think it ends there. There’s always layers toContinue reading “Understanding Through Writing”

Comfort in Your Writing Space

I have had writing spaces all over my house. At first, I had this huge space down in the basement. I didn’t really do too well with my allergies. Then I had a smaller but still a decent-sized space in the basement, but this time it was in a partially finished room. It still botheredContinue reading “Comfort in Your Writing Space”

A Decade of Blogging!

I’ve been writing a whole decade and all I have to show for it is this. When I started blogging, I was working on a project called Ambition in Women, which turned into over a decade of working on myself. I’ve always had a fire in my soul to fight for women’s rights. That mayContinue reading “A Decade of Blogging!”

The Missing Key

“I really believe understanding the menstrual cycle is a missing key in the wellbeing and creative output of women.” -Claire Baker What?! Now I need to know more. It has never even crossed my mind to think about my cycle in terms of my writing. I know there are some times I feel like writingContinue reading “The Missing Key”

“You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming.” -Pablo Neruda It’s coming, and we can’t slow it down. Spring is a welcomed season. Most people perk up, get outside, or maybe even start making summer plans. Spring means so many good things! For me, it’s feeling like myself again. I’mContinue reading

Human

Being alive and reaching towards my goals feels good. I’m glad I can sit down and feel my way through femininity. I’m glad I can reach for the stars and still keep going after I fail. I’m glad the pressure is off when I succeed in one area and I get to find something elseContinue reading “Human”

Belonging Starts with You

“The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.” -Brene Brown Learning to invest in the parts of me that are feminine is starting toContinue reading “Belonging Starts with You”

Embracing My Femininity

I’d like to personally invite you on my journey toward embracing my femininity. “A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.”  -Coco Chanel Fashion Designer & Businesswoman While talking with my husband about how I can ensure that men feel safe in their masculinity around me as a psychologist, I realized itContinue reading “Embracing My Femininity”

Blogging Yet?

Is writing something you’re willing to blog about? Do you have all sorts of writing tips, tricks, and ideas and have nowhere to share them?! You should totally start a blog. The one thing I love about having a blog is when someone likes an old post at the perfect time. It’s like a messageContinue reading “Blogging Yet?”