I’ve definitely felt the (self-imposed) pressure to come up with unique things every single day for my gratitude list. And let me tell you what – that has absolutely robbed me of the joy and purpose of this gratitude practice. It’s not to come up …
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I’d rather have it than not
I remember being at a time in my life where I told one of my mentors “if one more person asks me to put together a gratitude list I’m gonna lose my mind. I don’t freaking have anything to be grateful for.” I’m sure she …
Want more to be grateful for?
Living in perpetual summer is quite possibly one of my favorites ☀.Sunshine, sleeveless shirts, coral pants, and perfect temperatures are just a few of the benefits of America’s Finest City ?.Not to mention the best church in the world, the huge population of dogs, and …
Mixed emotions
⬆️↗️➡️↘️⬇️↙️⬅️↖️⬆️It’s been an interesting last few weeks (#mixedemotions).?HIGHS..?lows..A consistent stream of genuine encouragement, celebration, and love as I went from saying ?hello to a brand new year to saying ?goodbye to my sweet cat, Cashmere – within 10 days of each other..A LOT of ?fresh …
You’re Invited
? I’ve “known” God my whole life. Grew up in a Christian home, always have gone to church, prayed *the prayer* when I was 4 years old, and have always been a believer..But if I’m being honest, it hasn’t always been personal. For many years, …
Vote. A responsibility and an honor.
I voted today, and it was my honor and privilege to do so. As a Christian, as an American, as a woman, as a business owner, as an auntie, and as someone who cares deeply for this amazing country we live in. ❤ THANK YOU …
Blessings galore
Akin to the vastness of the ocean, if you were to see all the blessings in front of you, you wouldn’t be able to see to the end..When you seek, you will find..May we all be pleasantly overwhelmed by the blessings surrounding us and impacting …
Looking back
? Looking back at my past self like “You wouldn’t believe me if I told you how incredible your life is! But, trust me. Buckle up, sis. It will all be worth it!”.? Sometimes I can’t believe this is my real life. The people. The …
Complaining is a no go
Missing the traditional (completely perfect) San Diego weather right now as we’re being inundated with extreme heat, suffocating mugginess, and so many fires ? ? Super thankful for A/C ❄ and for friendships that remind me to choose gratitude vs. attitude ? Recognizing how easy …
Seek peace
Our church opened back up (IN PERSON ?) on Sunday for our 15th Birthday, and I’m *such* a fangirl ???.We are created with a purpose and designed for community – and it’s not meant to be virtual, or 6 feet apart ? We’re meant to …