What Society Showcases With the prevalence of social media in society today, everyone has a platform to voice their opinions. We are bombarded with persuasive media and easily influenced by brands, often unknowingly. Everyone has something to say and discerning wisdom from the rubble can be laborious. An especially common …
We all have Baggage. We all have “stuff”. Perhaps you tie yours up in different colored ribbon than I do with mine. Nonetheless, it is present, difficult to bear, and, if we allow it, all-consuming. Why do we work tirelessly to pretend like the hard times don’t exist? To cover …
This weekend, I was walking my dogs through a nearby park, gazing admiringly at the clear blue sky while cherishing the sound of birds chirping. Among the tranquility, I found myself reflecting on the past six months. They have consisted of the most enriching experiences of my life and resulted in …
The Cheerleader These friends know how to PUMP. YOU. UP. They are your biggest supporters and always ready to cheer you on. These friends yell the loudest for your accomplishments and jump for joy when you share good news. Even more, each “Hooray!” is genuine and meaningful. They love to …
I’m not sure why I’m feeling especially inspired this evening. Perhaps it’s sparked by the extra time I was able to spend with family or the two hour drive I had back to school. Regardless, my heart’s been speaking non-stop and as I started to write, I realized that I …
YOU GUYS! 22 whole years of living. What is this life? Stop the madness! I am exactly 8 years away from being 30. 30!!!!!!! I can’t even on so many levels right now. — Alright. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, it’s time to share my heart …
For those that have spent time with me , you know the role that positivity plays in my life. Perhaps we’ve sipped coffee at a local cafe or shared our hearts over a bottle of wine. It is the cornerstone of my day and the central focus of everything that …
When I write, I like to do so in a way that it’s as if I’m speaking to a dear friend over a cappuccino in a quaint, local coffee shop. In reality, I have no idea whose eyeballs are actually reading these words but it feels slightly more natural to …
I’ve always felt an intense burning inside to write meaningful words and create content that other people could relate to and feel inspired by. For the majority of my young adult life, this has taken form in Facebook posts and Instagram captions. I write mostly about my perspective on life, …
The Best Books of 2018 My 2018 consisted of some super stellar reads. I grew my list of authors and learned a thing or two in the process of reading their work. These are books I love for their message, empowerment, story line, and tangible steps to bring real, sustainable …
