“Being an artist has something to do with being brave enough to move toward what makes you come alive.” Emily Freeman A Million Little Ways Pg. 20 What makes you come alive? Being alive is becoming real and this doesn’t happen overnight. Real isn’t how I am made,’ it’s a thing that happens to me.…
I go through seasons in my life where I have no energy and I feel empty. There are moments where I just feel like my head is in a fog. I overeat to fill up. A full belly temporarily helps me until my tummy gets grumpy. I drag my feet to get work done. In…
Image from Movie Frozen It takes courage for you and me to be brave enough to share our stories. You may or may not struggle with depression. But more than likely there is something that you are walking through that is difficult. Whatever that is, it does not define who you are. I struggle with…
Most recently, God has shown me the opportunities I have been given to teach my children, but so many times I rush right past it. I give instructions like this: “Clean your room.” “Call your Grandma and tell her thank you.” “Get off your electronics now.” And on and on … the instructions we…
For two years after we adopted our girls, I kept a secret from everyone. It was a secret I was ashamed of. It was something that I thought would be so horrible that people would see me as less of a person, less of a mom, and less of a friend. Honestly, I don’t even…
I tend to critique myself at the end of the day. I’m pretty hard on myself. This is exhausting. It’s easy for me to get caught up in my failures. I worry that I have nothing to offer. I compare myself to musicians, painters, and writers. I want to be like them. But I’m not.…
“Mommy can we please have a tea party?” my little four year old girl asks me. “Why of course we can darling!!!” She leads me to her room where two tea cups sit on her play table. Sitting side by side, we just are, talking about whatever. We do this kind of thing quit often.…
Looking for writers to share about family rituals! Family is very important to me. I love being a mom and I enjoy sharing great moments with my kids. I desire to promote family unity and personal well-being. I am inviting you to join me on this mission. What keeps family together? Family rituals keep families…
My heavy feet took one slow step at a time from my bed to the bathroom. It seemed like a weight was on my back when I tried to stand up straight to see myself in the mirror. My pale face made me feel so empty. When I reached for the make-up bag, my hands…
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