I have been reading The Daily Stoic for a few weeks now. And I have gotten a lot out of it. I think more though, because I have accepted it as a part of my growth in my mindfulness practice, it has provided a deeper understanding and personal growth in a few main areas. Here are … Continue reading Deep Work
When do you seek others advice or guidance on a decision or aspect of your life? There is wisdom in being connected to people and in relationship with people to keep ourselves aware and in times where we are too close to a situation to be able to be objective in what is healthy, unhealthy … Continue reading Teachable Opinions Get Confusing
You’d be surprised how often our brains function on auto- pilot. Even more- you’d be surprised how often we as humans are not aware of the ways we are functioning. Walk this out with me: What did your day look like? Maybe something like this . In no particular order You woke up, Showered Or … Continue reading Choices :Own It Or Don’t – They Are Still Yours
Anxiety has become a topic that has sparked my interest in my counseling practice and life in general. Specifically, how people relate to it. Tell me if you can relate to any of this: When life is going smooth, it is pretty easy to challenge your thoughts. Except for maybe those jokes people tell that … Continue reading Anxiety : Boo
I enjoy new years. They allow for reflection and goal setting, and gratitude. We all experience many things during the short years we have on earth. Sometimes they are enjoyable, sometimes they are excruciating , but they all make up what we get to call life. I don’t really have a word for this new … Continue reading Gratitude: The Blog I Never Thought I’d Write.
Growing up, I struggled with comparison. And , if I am not aware, my mind still gets in that trap today. Look at him, he has everything he ever wanted. Look at her, she has the job I want, He’s reached a place in his career that I would kill for. They have the car … Continue reading Find Your Lane. You Will Thrive There.
I put my dog up for adoption and cried. I literally am home to sleep. Poor thing deserved better. I saw her picture today on the adoption website. She looks happy . She is always happy. She doesn’t care who you are. She just loves. I want to be a dog sometimes. They are completely … Continue reading When Feelings are Hard to Overcome
Before I start this post, I want to be clear, it probably will not be nice and neat. It probably be raw and honest. It is not coming from a “bitterness toward the church,” but an honest reflection of curiosity and to seek to understand. I am not God, nor do I or you know … Continue reading Church – The raw reality -An Honest Perspective
Okay here is the deal. I think a lot. I am a feeler for sure. So, in my 28 short years of life. I spend a lot of my time thinking about life, how to grow, and I seek those opportunities out. Sometimes I feel like I ask too many questions and that people get … Continue reading Finding Your Path
Have you ever had a season of life where everything seems to be working it self out. Like a tough season you’ve been in , and you’re reaching the end of it, and you can tell because all the hard feelings, tied up emotions and such are slowly releasing themselves, and despite everything you try … Continue reading Emotions and Feelings
Accepting The Peace 