I’ve noticed that I often operate from a place of fear. When I was a little girl I was always afraid of disappointing my parents. I always heard this saying, “there’s nothing wrong with a healthy sense of fear”, mostly in regards to raising children and discipline. Continue reading “Risky Business”
Faith in the Unseen
I had an eye exam the other day and it turns out I still need glasses. Never in life do you experience the need for both eyes then when they test each individual eye. I’m reminded two is always better than one. Continue reading “Faith in the Unseen”
That all too familiar feeling
I’m usually a radio girl. I still know the local radio station numbers. But today I found myself listening to a playlist and I noticed that before the next song came on I already knew the tune. I found so much comfort in knowing what was coming next, don’t we all? Continue reading “That all too familiar feeling”
Protected: Freedom
I believe I can fly
I have this thought in my head…sometimes disappointments cast a shadow. There have been moments where I have found myself feeling like an event never happened and other times I find myself in the thickness of the hurt. Continue reading “I believe I can fly”
Take out the trash!
You know when you’re on an airplane and they’re going over the safety instructions…and they get to the part about your oxygen mask. I wise woman told me the same advice, to put on my own oxygen mask, before assisting others. It’s safe to say you can die trying to “save” others, when in all actuality you can only control your own actions. Continue reading “Take out the trash!”
Strong & Independent
I was raised with the mantra “be a strong and independent woman”. And I truly believe that is exactly what I am. I know there is a huge feminist movement. I get it. I understand the injustice. And maybe on some levels I myself have experienced it. Maybe you have too. But it got me thinking… Continue reading “Strong & Independent”
Protected: Dec– Decade
Bittersweet
My kindergarten teacher messaged me on my first day back as a teacher and from her own experience she expressed that this moment will be bittersweet. I think I’m learning to like the taste of bittersweet. Continue reading “Bittersweet”
De Donde
I just started my 9th year teaching, I took some time off here and there. Saying the number 9 seems so small, but thinking about the time, it seems so significant. Continue reading “De Donde”
It is well with my Soul 