I want to be here on this blog. I want to write thought provoking posts. In order to do that, I have to provoke my own thoughts. In order to provoke my own thoughts, I have to set aside time when I have enough energy to think so that I can be intentional about myContinue reading “I Want to Be Here”
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Faith
Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here’s the scoop, faith doesn’t have to be scary. It can be but it doesn’t have to be. As a kid, I’d go with the flow with everything. I’d let it all flow to me. I’d leaveContinue reading “Faith”
Connection
Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children’s future. And we are all mortal. John F. Kennedy Connecting with others is great. It’s something that’s important to me for many reasons. One that comes to mind first is that IContinue reading “Connection”
Success
“Failure is not the opposite of success, it is part of success.” This quote is for the perfectionist in me! I gotta make sure I’m standing up and taking risks even when there’s a chance of failure. There are times I will pass on opportunities because I’m afraid I’ll fail. It’s not as much theseContinue reading “Success”
Self Care
Self care is a popular thing to talk about these days but it’s trending at a time when self care is at it’s highest need. We are all still surviving a global pandemic. What is self care? Self care is when you do things to soothe yourself, find peace in yourself, comfort yourself in healthyContinue reading “Self Care”
Thirsty Thursday
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar Some days I need a little extra motivation. So I type “motivation” in the youtube search bar and click enter. I scroll through and pick my favorite one out of about three. It’s great! IContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday”
Focus
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light. Aristotle Onassis No one wants to hear this from people during their dark moments but if I post it now, it will remind me. The light might be dim. You may not even be able to see it at all butContinue reading “Focus”
Questions I Ask My Teen
My mom taught me that you have to ask teens specific questions about their day. So in today’s post, I’m going to answer a few of those questions. I forget how important it is to share sometimes. Favorite parts of my day: There’s three things. 1. Driving my oldest to school. 2. Getting to workContinue reading “Questions I Ask My Teen”
Take Your Time
In a world where instant messages and 1 minute noodles are top sellers it is ok to take your time. This is your time to invest in. This is your life to create at your pace. I’m what most people would call a late bloomer. I didn’t learn to invest in my own self andContinue reading “Take Your Time”
Your Voice
Don’t let all the noise drown out your voice Your voice. Not just the sounds that come from your mouth. We’re talking about the things you’re willing to stand up for at any cost. That voice is one of the most valuable things you have to offer. People who don’t take time to find theirContinue reading “Your Voice”
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