I don't know if I will ever stop talking about self-reflection itself, but something new came up this morning as I was reflecting on my past few weeks. There are times when I sit down, reflect on something, and move forward with the mindset that comes from that reflection. I've learned that I don't…
Yesterday, I handed the microphone over to my friend as I finished my "mini-speech" that I gave at my fraternity's event. Soon after, myself and most of us at the event found out about the tragic passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, among others who also passed away in a helicopter crash.…
It's another snow day here in Kansas City. I have always loved the snow and the cold. I definitely am jealous of all of the skiers in other places - I'd love to be on the mountains right now! However, I am here. The snow is a bit of a reflection of how my…
It always feels good to care about something. Care defines value and the things we care about hold value in our lives. I used to hate caring about things because although I was thankful for the value that each thing brought to my life, I always felt lots of pressure not to lose it.…
I feel awfully at peace today. It just popped out of nowhere, really. How does one get to a place of peace? For me, it can come through a few ways, but today it came from feeling aligned with life. It feels like the place I am in and what I see in front…
As our day tends to flow, there are many obstacles we face. The world will always throw something at you that you aren't ready for. It comes in all shapes and sizes, but each day has obstacles. I've learned, over time, that each obstacle that shows up is just another part of life. I…
This blog is one of the many things I tend to do when I am trying to relax. Whether it's to wind down before bed, to de-stress in the middle of the day, or just to slow down time a bit, I turn to things like writing, reading, prayer, and listening to music. However,…
Today is my first day at my internship. Naturally, I have some butterflies. Those butterflies aren't rooted in fear - just the uncomfortable feeling of doing something new. When new opportunities come into our lives, we have to realize we don't know much at that moment about what we are doing. We have to be…
Yesterday, I started to plan for my final semester of college (I can't believe it started today!). I've always loved planning things out and maintaining organization. It always seems to bring me a sense of peace, a sense of control, and de-stresses my life. However, a thought crossed my mind as I was…
How do you deal with good news? Whenever I hear or experience something good, I try to do two things: Embrace the moment (stay present). Reflect on why it made me feel good. I have previously struggled with both of those things, but in the past few months, I've dealt with success well.…
