You. Take a second and take a deep breath. Just stop for one minute and think of something that you are grateful for. Close your eyes and escape even if its only for a 30 seconds. Walk away and count to 30. Go outside and just be. Run away and never look back (Maybe don’t…
Depression
Yikes…goin deep quick today. Here is my disclaimer for this post: I am not an expert on depression, I am not a doctor. I am someone who has struggled with depression and who makes daily efforts to not find myself back in that place. I will share my experiences as I see fit, I will…
I Can Do What I Want
Why is it that we have to justify our “No”? Maybe it’s just me. But I doubt that. I have almost a compulsion when it comes to explaining why I won’t do something. Even to the point of fabricating a scenario to get out of something that I just don’t want to do. “Hey do…
Look Mom I Quit Something Else!
What a year this has been! My extended hiatus was because I was busy laying on a tropical island soaking up some sun. Haha wait that was a daydream. I was quiet for a while because I recently made some pretty big decisions. Also I was planning a conference. Which incidentally was my LAST conference….
In the Valley
What a Christian saying. “I’m just in a valley right now”. “I’m goin through my valley right now but keeping my eyes on the mountain top ya know?” We’ve heard some variation of it. I’ve said it. But what does that really mean. This is a christian definition straight from my mind, my tiny, average…
Thoughts From The Little Brown Book: But What Happens When…
What happens when you close your eyes and your head swims with thoughts of inadequacy, failure, and shame? What happens when you feel stuck and trapped? When you are confused, when you don’t know your next step? When all you want to do is sell all your possessions and run away? When you are restless…
I’m Engaged!
Well trying to be…Ok probably not the type of engaged you’re thinking. I’m not about to get married. Deceiving huh? That little play on words really got ya for a second huh? Well don’t you worry, you are welcome to send me gifts as if I was getting married. Does that ease the sting of my…
So Long 2015
2015…I can’t say I’m sorry to see you go. Honestly you were hard and I would prefer not to repeat you. You were a year of learning on so many levels. If I had to pick one word to describe the theme of last year it would be learning. I learned things about myself, about God,…
It’s All About Me (Sometimes)
I love people. And sometimes I don’t. I love hanging out with a bunch of friends. And sometimes I dread it. I love making plans. And sometimes I love canceling them even more. I love good company. And sometimes I love the company of myself. Here’s the thing, I am my favorite person. I know…
You Should Laugh More
We all should actually. Laughing is good. You know when you laugh so hard you can’t breathe? Finally after what feels like minutes later you come up for air with the most unattractive croak (and in that moment you think “surely I will be single forever”). You know that kind of laugh. The one that…
A Slice of Humble Pie
So…I quit school. yeahhh….this just happened about a week ago. I don’t know if I will go back and this is just a break or maybe God is leading me in a different direction altogether. I do know that this year was tough. 16 unit semesters and working two jobs and being involved in ministry…
When I Look In The Mirror
I have to admit I have always loved looking at myself in the mirror. As soon as I was allowed to sit in the front seat of the car I would always pull down the visor mirror to make sure I could always see myself. It wasn’t because I was thought I was so beautiful…
Chasing Ground 