Feelings. They aren’t to be ignored. But they AREN’T to be leaders. Feelings are HORRIBLE leaders! …unless your goal is to get to nowhere (or worse), in which case absolutely follow your feelings. If I let my feelings lead me, I’d still be in bed …
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The self control of a 3 year old
The self control of a 3-year-old 👼 “What self control?” you may be asking. I mean, we’ve all known 3-year-olds, and typically that’s not one of the first things that comes to mind when we think of them 🤪 It may sound a bit ridiculous, …
God vs. Santa
🌟 God vs. 🎅 Santa. Is it really the rivalry it’s made out to be? Both competing for adoration and attention in this season? I don’t believe so. I believe both are delightful, and one (Santa) is a sweet, earthly reflection of the other (God). …
The Gratitude Challenge
The Gratitude challenge. It goes as follows: answer every question this week by starting your response with “I’m grateful…” and finishing the sentence from there! ❓ Question: How are you today?💡 Answer: I’m grateful that I woke up to sunny skies and got to have …
Hangovers aren’t the answer
🥳 You’re planning to celebrate, have a great time with friends, and ring in the New Year…and you’re also planning to have a hangover the next day? 😒 Premeditated pain. Sounds quite miserable, and so unnecessary. I’m not pushing any health products 🥦 or trying …
The worst of you is not the whole of you
The worst of you is not the whole of you 💗 I wouldn’t be able to do “The Fight” justice by summarizing it here, so I’ll start by recommending you listen to it RIGHT NOW 😉 and then I’ll share some thoughts and encouragement that …
“I choose you, Satan”
💔 “I choose you, Satan.”💔 “I choose inexplicable health issues.”💔 “I choose tension.”💔 “I choose random bouts of anxiety.”💔 “I choose nightmares.” This is effectively what you’re saying each time you✅ remember someone with resentment✅ recall an instance with bitterness✅ vow to never forgive someone …
Unlock Your vision announcement
Y’all know how I am with my Vision Boards 😍 I want YOU to be able to enjoy yours thoroughly, too! And if you’ve never made one, or you’re wanting a refresh or new approach, UNLOCK YOUR VISION is for you 👏 I’ve put this …
Girls Giving donations drop off to GenerateHope
🗣️ “I want them to know they are worthy.” he said, as he responded to inquiries about why he chose to donate this home, and leave a legacy for this organization, to bless these ladies. Those words were spoken by a man who knew he …
Sunday afternoon
It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I’m sitting here, weeping 😭 Sweatshirt on, messy ponytail in full effect, and flat white (with a touch of caramel sauce 😉) at my desk. I wasn’t planning to cry. Truth is, when something wells up within me, tears …