Who knew hopes and dreams could be paralyzing. When finally you’ve reached the moment where the sky is the limit and all you have is time. The moment where hope is choked by anxiety and fear. “What if I fail?” “What if I’m not really meant to do this?” “Can I really do this?” “Is this a stupid idea?” “Who’s…
I was suddenly surrounded by a fog of insecurities. “Women in their twenties don’t feel like this…” Am I the only one that’s been so intimidated by the #10yearchallenge? This new social media craze has highlighted a big character flaw – constant competition with previous versions of myself. There I was scrolling through the sea of selfies, only to be…
I have a confession and an apology. Confession: I’m a perfectionist. I push myself way too hard. I want to say sometimes, but let’s face it… it’s all the time. Apology: I want to apologize to myself. I’ve put you in some very hard to reach places. I’ve stuffed your feelings in a box and tightened the lid. I don’t…
My toddler has started preschool! It feels like it was just yesterday that I was chasing stories with a growing belly in Washington State. I realized as I watched my son explore his new classroom that I needed to embrace this season. After all… it’s temporary. “To everything there is a season, A tie for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NKJV)…
It’s so easy to be someone else. With the right selfie and a push of a button you can be whatever you want… or what you think everyone else wants. What’s difficult is not losing who you were made to be. I remember some nights after I’d get home from work I’d throw my blazer, or dress, on top of…