All of us are dealing with emotions that are connected to our experiences. Whether something happened 8 hours ago, 8 months ago, or 8 years ago, each of these experiences and the reactions we had from them carries with us throughout our lives. Really, we are all kind of just learning to deal with our…
What if every time we did something for someone, we did it with zero expectation that something would come back? Whether that be something as "simple" as saying thank you, holding a door, giving a compliment, or something "big" like paying a bill, picking up a shift, etc. I believe that when we give something…
Writing comes and goes for me. A bit like it does with the natural swings of life - some days I have a lot to say, a lot on my mind. Other days, it is just going through the motions without sitting in the emotions. I have had to learn that it's okay to have…
One of my greatest struggles, especially amidst a time of anxiety, is trying to find meaning in a period of silence. Whether that is from someone not responding to a text, being alone and dealing with the lack of noise/interaction going on around you, or simply your mind trying to fill space with distractions, it…
When working to retrain your brain and being aware of the spaces you are placing your mind in, you begin to analyze the actions you are taking throughout your day. I was thinking about what I chose to do this morning that had made me a bit anxious. What I did this morning when I…
Following up on yesterday's post on shifting expectations, I have found more helpful reflection and learning in today. I spent time talking to both of my parents yesterday, continuing to explain and work through these places in my mind that have been bringing me anxiety and pain. In today, I spent time reflecting on those…
A challenge I am facing is trying to shift my expectations. This goes for myself, for other people, for my relationships, for my job, for really everything. I have a constant yearning for improvement of self, for deep conversations and connection with other people, for every relationship to be rock solid and vulnerable, for my…
I spent some time in reflection, reading, and writing last night. However, this blog page remained blank, the cursor blinking, waiting for words to type. I couldn't really find any. That felt very fitting for the topic of this post and the space of this learning I am in. Something I have struggled with my…
When you embark on each journey of growth in your life, you come to find that there are new things that you "need" each day to make progress on this journey. Many times, these "needs" are obvious - more of a reflection of your body or mind's nature to recognize that if something needs to…
"Thought it'd be over by nowThought you would leaveThought I would come to my sensesWish I was stronger somehowWish it was easySomewhere, I lost all my sensesI wish I knew what the end is." - Older // Lizzy McAlpine There is nothing brighter than the light at the end of the tunnel. Throughout times of…
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