Which are you? Do you mumble things under your breath as you turn around juuuuuust loud enough for you to feel like you said it to the person it was meant for or do you look them in the eye and have the guts to say it? A passive aggressive person is not my favoriteContinue reading “Passive Aggressive vs Openly Aggressive”
Author Archives: Shandi White
Link vs Kink
A chain is made up of many links, it’s what makes it strong, and adding more to it is what makes it long. A kink in a chain interrupts that process, weakens it, makes it unpredictable, and sometimes makes us throw that chain away or at minimum cut the bad part out. Information flows theContinue reading “Link vs Kink”
Parenting Nuggets
Sometimes being a mama means giving your child the info, providing them with the perspective of the bigger picture that comes from your wisdom through experience, and letting them earn their OWN wisdom through experience. The life lessons I’ve learned the most from are the ones I experienced on my own with the guidance ofContinue reading “Parenting Nuggets”
Effort is Loving
Have you ever received something that had so much thought put into it, that the effort was more valuable than the thing? It’s why my grandmother kept this awkwardly shaped Alabama pottery I made as a 3rd grader for over 30 years and why looking at this orchid every day makes me so happy. It’sContinue reading “Effort is Loving”
Turning a Slip into a Faceplant
Ignoring guilt that leads to correction is turning a slip into a fall. We must realize our actions have a ripple effect because we don’t sin in a vacuum & a “whatever” attitude will cause us to fall short in our relationships. It’s healthy to imagine how our actions will impact others & react accordingly,Continue reading “Turning a Slip into a Faceplant”
My Favorite Plot Twist
My favorite plot twist. 18 years old, married to a guy I wasn’t in love with, carrying the boy I’d love forever, dreaming of the daughter I’d make his sister, and getting ready to take my real estate exam because lawschool no longer made sense. And it all worked out juuuuuuust fine. Proof that God’sContinue reading “My Favorite Plot Twist”
Is pretending to be stupid a good defense?
“I don’t know what happened!” “That’s crazy!” “I didn’t notice.” “You should probably talk to _____ about that.” “Huh, that’s weird!” “I have no idea!” All responses of people pretending and hiding behind their choices when they actually did play the lead role in a bad choice. So is pretending to be stupid a goodContinue reading “Is pretending to be stupid a good defense?”
What would you whisper in your own ear?
I’d tell this little girl she is beautiful, smart, sweet, sassy, and that God loves her bigger than the whole sky. I’d tell her she is going to be a leader, a big sister to 4 amazing humans, have 2 exceptional children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. I’d tell her that her parents are her twoContinue reading “What would you whisper in your own ear?”
Chess Moves vs Checkers Moves
Chess moves involve multi step thinking, multi tool moves, and past today outcomes. Can you win at checkers with simple moves? Yes, absolutely yes. Can you do the same in chess? Hard no. So when you think about people and business and why you do what you do and the cause and effect of thoseContinue reading “Chess Moves vs Checkers Moves”
Home is Different for Everyone
“A chaque oiseau, son nid est beau.” Translation “To every bird, its own nest is beautiful.” Little quotes you find in New Orleans years ago that earn meaning with gained perspective. I’ve been in hundreds, maybe even thousands of homes throughout my career. The one thing I’ve noticed in every price point is the amountContinue reading “Home is Different for Everyone”
Deeper Than a Puddle 