Intentional effort makes for instinctual living How is the flow of your life right now? Do you feel balanced between work and play, introspection and speaking out, or somber reflection and laughter? These are just a few examples of the balance that I hope for in my life. Currently, the balance between engaging the issues … Continue reading Finding Flow in Life
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Commitment is the Key
Steady work makes for solid achievement Though we know that good things take time, managing the expectation for quick returns on minimal investment is still a struggle. We reap what we sow, and oftentimes, we do not see the hours, days, or years of intentional groundwork that laid the foundation for that harvest. What we … Continue reading Commitment is the Key
Thoughts for a Friday: The Present
Photo by Tinjoe Mbugus I wanted to share some ideas and resources with you from this past week, specifically, how to embrace the present. Breathing Important stuff right? Seriously though, there is a lot of benefits to breathing, besides staying alive. I was talking with a friend the other day about the impact of intentional deep … Continue reading Thoughts for a Friday: The Present
A Walk in the Woods Awakens the Soul
Find motivation and share hope Original Photo by Author Great things happen when I get out into nature, from a mental standpoint. There is a part of my brain that holds answers, insights, and creative ideas, and within that part of my brain is a treasure chest with a lock on it. The key to … Continue reading A Walk in the Woods Awakens the Soul
Hope Begins with a Choice
Motivating insights from life, books, and movies Photo by Joao Tzanno on Unsplash In my experience, I have found that I am never alone in my struggles or questions. We are not alone in this world, and we are journeying together on this path of life. Therefore, when I go through difficult times and receive insights that bring … Continue reading Hope Begins with a Choice
Lasting Impact
Photo by Min An on Pexels.com I love a rainy day. The sound of the droplets hitting the surrounding surfaces create a steady sound that will lull one to sleep if they find themselves a little too cozy. The impact varies from a light pitter-patter to a chaotic thrashing. I love standing in the rain, … Continue reading Lasting Impact
Save Some for Yourself
What would happen if we took our advice? Photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash Writing is beautiful, writing is liberating, and through writing, we find beauty and uniqueness in the ordinary, and significance in the seemingly insignificant. Through this artful expression, one can also find a release for the build-up of pain, joy, sorrow, and inspiration that grows inside. … Continue reading Save Some for Yourself
One at a Time
Experiencing life and responding to longing Original Photo by Author The less we do, the more we long. It is possible to think our life away; thinking about the possibilities, while not seizing the opportunities. We cannot do all things, but we must do some. We do not have to take that many risks, we … Continue reading One at a Time
Midweek Thought: Do Life
I watched The Secret Life of Walter Mitty with my family a couple of weeks ago and found myself inspired. The movie is an extremely entertaining and creative encouragement to live life and not just dream life. This idea hits home for me because I often find myself in the "woulda coulda shoulda" type of thinking. This … Continue reading Midweek Thought: Do Life
Understanding Depression
Insights from Johann Hari's Lost Connections Original Photo I just finished reading the book Lost Connections by Johann Hari. The subtitle of the book is Uncovering the real causes of depression - and the unexpected solutions. I believe that we all will encounter depression at some point in our life, whether it be direct or indirect. I know that … Continue reading Understanding Depression
The Story We Write 