Defeat

When you look too closely at something, you cannot see the bigger picture. There is more than this moment. There is more than the hurt and the pain you are feeling right now. This is not the end. So often, we get caught up in our own emotions. We live so passionately that we allow…

You Decide

“I’ve made mistakes, and I know why I made them, but I made that choice. Nobody’s ever made a choice for me. - Sandra Bullock I love this quote from Sandra Bullock. I recently had a conversation with a friend about choices and why people do what they do. I reminded her that we all…

Potential

We all strive for success, right? Success is the motivating factor behind much of what we do every day. I for one know I have great potential. I see people achieving great things and want the same for myself. The trouble we get into is dealing with the climb. Seeing your potential is one thing,…

Stand your ground

Sometimes you have to stand your ground. People will try to get you to do things that are out of your comfort zone sometimes. This can be good, but this can also be very bad. When it comes to your morals, skills, and abilities, it can be best to stand your ground. Saying no is…

Empathy

I tend to, think that I have a hard time empathizing with people. I don't really know how to match their feeling in a moment unless I have gone through it. However, as I have grown and experienced more and seen more loss and tragedy, I am finding empathy to be more prevalent in my…

See only love

In the midst of disappointment, embarrassment, and anger it can be really hard to see the love. It can be right in front of you, and you can miss it when your emotions are louder than your rationality. So, how do you see love in times of trouble? It starts with an open heart and…

Pen to paper

Call me old-fashioned, but I still LOVE writing on paper. While I do most of my writing on the computer, sometimes actually taking pen to paper provides a release unlike anything else. Especially when I am worked up, being able to write it out helps me immensely. The feel of the pen, the permanence of…

Don’t give up on yourself

Some days giving up can feel like the best option; especially when you own your own business. Those who have started a small business or currently own one understand that the first couple years are very scary and can be very trying. No matter how much you know about starting a business, you can not…

You are what you think

We have heard the saying, “you are what you eat”. We know that what we put in our bodies will directly affect how we feel and look. So, we try to eat healthy and have balanced meals throughout the day. What about our thoughts though? Do you ever wonder why you are negative or pessimistic?…

Wise and Complete

“We are born wise, we are born complete.” This interesting quote on my tea bag today got me thinking about life and society. We often say we wish we could see through a child’s eyes or that we miss our childhood, when we had no responsibilities or stress. So, what happens in life to “undo”…