Something is going on here. Something is happening. Something is afoot. An ownership of my life that I have never taken before. Owning my heart and my mind and my soul and my spirit and making decisions for who that person is and who that person is becoming. Decisions growing out of the bottom of […]
Celebrate the successes of others
Many times we get so caught up in our own journeys – our own struggles and triumphs and tribulations – that we forget how joyous it can feel to celebrate the successes of others. Just this morning I had a phone conversation with someone close to me who shared a success of hers and the […]
A new mantra
Denise and I have a new mantra. To be used whenever you experience a hurt or disappointment, or if someone lets you down or pisses you off. Or any other negative situation. “Just keep working on yourself.” It doesn’t mean that you won’t hurt or you won’t cry or you won’t feel disappointed or sad […]
Let’s talk about beauty
From the first moment I saw Gabourney Sidibe, I’ve thought she was beautiful. I found her captivating. And interesting. Despite knowing nothing about her. And despite the fact that she defies our society’s standard of beauty. So when I saw this quote, it all made sense to me. She finds herself beautiful and that shines […]
What have you done for you lately?
Here we are, enjoying the last, unofficial weekend of summer, and as we wind down our first annual #SummerOfAwesome, I’m wondering…what have you done for you lately? Have you started to live by your own standards? Not letting others dictate to you what’s right for you and and you should live? Have you thought about […]
It’s ok to wonder why
It’s ok to wonder why. Why am I here? What’s it all about? What’s the point? When are things going to change? Sometimes life is hard. Confusing. Scary. Lonely. Some days maybe you just feel like you can’t handle it all. Ok, then don’t. Just stop. Sit around and do nothing. Call off sick. Stay […]