a balance of sunny and raw topics, because the human experience is messy
I've noticed my son saying, "No, I'll look stupid," in response to so many simple requests lately. It has been a bit of an awakening to realize that he cares so much about how other people see him. There are times I'm fascinated in my observation of the lengths we humans will go to in …
Continue reading "What Do You Think They’ll Think? People Pleasing 101"
It's so much easier for me to say this to others than it is for me to say it to myself. I wanted a certain experience for Mother's Day. I wanted flowers and/or a card. Neither happened. Now, we can chalk this up to the fact that we as a family downplay all celebrations. "Hey, Happy …
Continue reading "Own Your Worth…Because All The Flowers Are Gone"
It's that special time of year! Time to visit with extended family and commence the bickering over feasting. Are you ready for it? I myself may possibly be more ready than I've ever been. Ha! If you read my last post, Memories That Light You Up, you already know my husband and I are happy to …
"Look, talent comes everywhere. But having something to say and a way to say it so people listen to it - that's a whole other bag. Unless you get out there and you try to do it, you'll never know. That's just the truth. "If there's one reason we're supposed to be here, it's to …
Raise your hand if you've been provided an opinion from someone about another person's character based on the level of their beauty. I mean things like, "well, you know how she got that job" or "not sure I'd wear that in my profile picture." Of course, women are absolute masters of tearing one another down …
