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”
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Bad Decision(s) Can Stay Singular
From time to time, I let my emotions dictate my thoughts and my thoughts dictate my decisions. We all do. What’s for the birds is stepping out of your emotions and wishing you’d made a “better” decision. One emotional decision does not necessarily have to beget a string of bad decisions. When you’re feeling trappedContinue reading “Bad Decision(s) Can Stay Singular”
No One Deserves Your Worst, Not Even You
That Marilyn Monroe quote “I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” is garbage. The first part is true for everyone, butContinue reading “No One Deserves Your Worst, Not Even You”
Christmas Recovery
To all the parents out there recovering from Christmas….You’re doing a good job, you nailed it, and it was all worth it. God sent His only son down to be born into a family for a reason. He could have sent Him as a grown adult, but He specifically chose a mother for Him whoContinue reading “Christmas Recovery”
Little Bird Brain
Something my grandmother always said was that our “little bird brains” aren’t supposed to understand everything. Why do bad things happen? Why do the ones we love get sick? Why is there violence and destruction? Why do things fall apart? Maybe we’re not meant to understand. Maybe there’s a greater lesson and a bigger purpose.Continue reading “Little Bird Brain”
So, What? You Fell Down?
How many times does a baby fall before he finally walks? Dozens at minimum? Probably hundreds? You’ll never hear his parent say, “It’s okay little Johnny, walking’s probably not for you,” & carry him around until he’s fifteen. If your growth opportunity feels resistant, it’s because you’re GROWING & there’s always opposition when there’s improvement.Continue reading “So, What? You Fell Down?”
The devil Doesn’t Go After What He Already Has
Chew on that for a minute. Hopefully, we’ve all felt some type of spiritual, internal struggle and warfare going on at some point in our lives. I think that’s a good emotion, having a conscience and all. I would feel safe saying that most crappy people know they do crappy things and don’t care andContinue reading “The devil Doesn’t Go After What He Already Has”
Being Wrong About People Sucks
Betrayal stings so bad because it always stings to be wrong. Wait what?? Yes…. that’s right. It’s rough to truly believe someone “Would never, EVER ” only to find out they did. It’s gross, unbelievable, and it makes you feel like you missed something. But, if believing the people we love are secret Judas/ BrutasContinue reading “Being Wrong About People Sucks”
Sticking to the Plan?
What drives you? Does a conscious decision you made for your life and your family drive you, or do your feelings and emotions blow you around like a leaf on a tree leaving you to remake the same decisions over and over again? It’s too mentally exhausting and energy taxing to live in groundhog decisionContinue reading “Sticking to the Plan?”
Not Everyone is a Pink Starburst
Not everyone is a pink Starburst. Sometimes people let us down and disappoint us. So, is it fair to actually BE let down? Because maybe the people we WANT to be the pink Starburst are nice yellow Starbursts – good but different. Still good! I’ve discovered at the ripe age of 29+? that it’s moreContinue reading “Not Everyone is a Pink Starburst”
Deeper Than a Puddle 