I had a dream. Not like Martin Luther King but stay with me. In this dream, I was in my backyard. There was snow on the ground. Suddenly, there were two black panthers ahead of me on my left. They were watching me, circling me. I was getting nervous. Then, on my right there was …
I judged someone a few weeks ago, which leads to today’s blog post. My judgment of this other human hurt her. That wasn’t my intention. In fact, it never even occurred to me it’d get back to her. It was said in a thoughtless moment without any consideration for anyone else. Regardless, I did mean …
Who are you? Over the years, the answer to that question might change. Life evolves. You learn lessons and become many different people over the course of your life. You aren’t supposed to stay the same through the whole thing. Life is a path, leading you to yourself. The biggest changes happen depending on: What …
You hear songs about listening to your heart. Warnings about ignoring your head. Sometimes when a relationship ends, you’ll realize your head already knew the reasons it wouldn’t work. But your heart did it anyway. Is there a way to listen to both? Should you listen to your head? Or are you bound to give …
There’s nothing inherently special about New Years that couldn’t be done any other time of the year. But there’s something to be said for new beginnings. The idea of a “new start” is probably why New Year’s Resolutions live on despite their very low success rate. Knowing that low success rate, I don’t set …
I’d be willing to bet you’ve gone through some things. Some not great things. Am I right? I’m sure whatever that something was, or is, it’s led to a lot of pain. Maybe it’s led to confusion or issues within yourself. You might feel isolated and alone. But you’re not alone. Most of us have …
Someday. Someday you’ll go to that place you’ve always wanted to go. Someday you’ll switch careers. Someday you’ll eat healthier and start working out. Someday you’ll live the life you’ve always dreamed of. The problem with someday, is that it often turns to dust. You act as if tomorrow is guaranteed to be there. As …
While in the thick of a mistake or what seems like a wrong turn, all you can see is the wrong-ness. The mess. You didn’t want this to happen. It wasn’t supposed to work out like this. You’re focusing on the problem. It’s hard to see any good that could come of it. Maybe none …
Selfish [ˈselfiSH] (of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure. “I joined them for selfish reasons” synonyms: egocentric · egotistic · egotistical · egomaniacal · self-centered · self-regarding · self-absorbed · self-obsessed · self-seeking · self-serving · wrapped up in oneself · inward-looking · introverted · self-loving · inconsiderate · thoughtless · Being selfish has many negative connotations. It’s thought to mean you don’t care about others. You’re only concern is for yourself. You …
It’s fascinating the ways you become molded or stuck in little boxes. Sometimes a box fit to you by society. Sometimes by your upbringing. Sometimes by your own self. You “become” someone through the years and don’t allow yourself to change or wonder. “This is who I am.” The End. But you don’t have to …
