“I just don’t like to argue” sometimes just means “I don’t know how to stand up for myself“. And sometimes arguing for the sake of arguing is just you being belligerent. So what’s the difference? The difference is in what the end game is. If when it’s over you’ve given up pieces of yourself soContinue reading “Being Belligerent vs Having a Backbone”
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Show Your Scars
I will always choose to see the potential of someone I care about over the pattern they’re living. YOU are not a mess. You’re in a mess.YOU are not a disappointment. You’re in a season of poor choices.YOU are not being controlled. You’re allowing it.YOU are not weak. You’re deciding to be too generous.YOU areContinue reading “Show Your Scars”
Excuses vs Reasons
So what’s the difference between a reason to put something off and an excuse? A reason is a factor you can’t control, something that actually affects your decision, something to consider when making a plan. An excuse is something we say to make ourselves feel better about not doing what we know we should beContinue reading “Excuses vs Reasons”
So, You Burned the Toast
I’m good at a few things, y’all. Cooking without recipes, whistling in public, writing solid contracts, thinking outside the box, being a fiercely loyal friend, loving and protecting my people, forgiving people and expecting the best, beginner level home improvement projects…..but I’m not good at all those things all the time. Does it mean IContinue reading “So, You Burned the Toast”
Deeper Than a Puddle 