I was listening to someone recently as they shared about something they’d experienced that was bringing a lot of anxiety into their life. And goodness, who of us hasn’t been there at some point, right?! But what kept standing out to me was that they …
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The past cannot have me
The past cannot have me, but it has been trying to get to me this week! Grappling and grasping for any lingering disappointment or lost hope it can cling to, but I’m not havin’ it 🙅🏻♀️ I’ve moved on. I don’t respond the same anymore, …
Sunrise at 40
I read this passage of scripture the other day, and as I’m coming into the final sunset of my thirties, and the first sunrise of my forties, it felt especially fitting 💕 “O God, to the farthest corners of the planet people will stand in …
40, I’m comin’ for ya’!
40, I’m comin’ for ya’! There’s a certainty that’s been settling in lately, and I’m welcoming it with open arms 🤩 As I turn the corner on another decade, I’m being greeted with what feels like a beckoning to R E L E A S …
When I’m 96
“When I’m 96…” I’ve been using this filter lately, to help me prioritize options in the moment, and I’m finding it most useful! When I’m 96, looking back at my life from my rocking chair on the porch, so many things will be evidently clear. …
Transitioning into Spring
Technically it’s Winter, but today feels more like Spring.I can feel the warmth of the sunshine beckoning. The birds outside are active and chirping away.And the blue skies seem to keep the cold at bay. I’ve had potatoes roasting in the oven though and garlic …
Leaving my thirties behind
I’ll be 40 in a few weeks and I’m eager to see what that decade holds. Goodness knows, I have some ideas…but I’ve found those don’t always play out how I thought. I thought about “leaving my 30s in the dust” but that sounds kind …
A Moment for the Dress
A moment for the dress. An ode to Goodwill for this find. A shout of gratitude to whomever donated this brand-new, rust-colored, dreamy, flowy, swirly, princess-feeling gown. Etched in my feed, as a spark of vibrant shades. It hangs in my closet now, awaiting its …
Offensive Foul
Sometimes you spend time with someone and you have to choose to not be offended, because you know their character (and there was no malicious intent). Sometimes you spend time with someone and you have to choose to not be offended, even though you don’t …