You know what to do

We like to tell ourselves that we don't know what to do. We get so caught up in the anxiety of actually making a decision that we convince ourselves that we have no idea how to proceed. However, we always know what to do. Think about a moment of crisis. Think about a time when…

Intention

I chose to relocate to Springfield, Missouri for my second semester of my freshman year of college. While my parents had just moved here, I knew absolutely no one else. I needed a fresh start. However, they do not tell you that when you go to college, you have to actively seek out friends, your…

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…

A good cry

Sometimes all you can do is cry it out. You may not even know why you are crying, but it feels right. The other day I had this moment. I gave myself permission to let my emotions flow freely and I let myself cry. I simply sat in my bed and felt all my fears…

Worries

I have noticed a change in myself since beginning this journey of self-employment and daily reflection. I, like most women, have more clothes than I need. I have more purses, shoes, coats, jewelry and many other things than I will ever need. However, I have not had a desire to buy more since leaving my…