Several months ago, I wrote a blog that became quite controversial among my Christian counterparts. Specifically, I observed a handful of commenters proclaim their disapproval of my allyship with the LGBTQ+ community in the church. The disdain came as no surprise to me. Being a Christian that openly accepts AND …
As I ponder the hopes and dreams I have for the coming year and the type of life I aspire to build in Spain, one word continues to take center stage: COMMUNITY. Connection as the substance of life Connection truly is the currency that never goes bankrupt (thanks, John C …
Class of 2020 – we are world changers. We are the generation that shakes the snow globe off its axis. We ask hard questions. We use our voices to advocate for the voiceless. We endure individual discomfort so that the greater good of humanity can benefit. We sit in uncertainty …
A little over a year ago, I said the biggest “Yes” of my life. At 23 years old, there are few moments in which I can point to and attribute immense growth. I stepped foot in a new country and spent a semester abroad surrounded by strangers. That “yes” was …
I think back to my high school years. That girl seems unrecognizable compared to any version of my 20-something self. She lacked confidence, felt constant insecurity, and tied her worth to fleeting moments. She shopped at Aeropostle because she thought it’d make her cool. She laughed at jokes she didn’t …
I speak quite extensively about gratitude and the role it has played in my life. I explain how it’s been the foundation for my morning routine. Every morning, I write down five things for which I am grateful. Yes, every single day. It is so very important that we are …
As I was preparing several posts for the week, it dawned on me that I’ve never really shared why I do what I do. Why I invest so much time into creating posts for Daily Dose’s Instagram and Facebook pages. Why I spend hours writing blogs that I’m not even …
The Time is Now It’s time — to let go, cut ties, to move on. Whatever comes to mind when reading those words, that’s your next mountain. That’s the next forward step you need to take. Letting go is both freeing and heartbreaking. Oftentimes, we must let go of something …
Recently, podcasts have become massively popular across a range of generations for a variety of reasons. They offer access to insights and knowledge that previously required extensive time and money to acquire. Perhaps the greatest advantage to this new trend is its portability. Podcasts can be listened to at the …
Can you believe that it’s already June 30th, 2019. Despite our best efforts, it’s always a surprise when June closes its doors and July walks in. We’ve made our way through six whole months and now have one-half of the calendar left. Historically, the last six months always go quicker …
