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The Strength It Takes To Rest

10/12/2021

I don’t know about you, but at least for me, it can be extremely easy to allow busyness to take over my days. From jobs, assignments, friends, family time, eating, random tasks, running a business (you name it), there’s constantly something fighting for my attention and time. It can be so easy to just give in and allow my days to fly by but in that, I miss the beauty that is rest.

I've Found - With Kendra Kispert\

9/27/2021

I'm so thrilled to present the second ever guest blog by none other than Kendra Kispert! Kendra is a deep, thoughtful, intelligent, and kind individual who is sharing about the very real and very scary position we can all relate to when we’re “Too Scared to Try.” Her story and wisdom blessed me so much and I’m sure it’ll do the same for you!

"Keep Going!!"

9/14/2021

Here’s a little sliver of vulnerability from me to you: To be honest, I wasn’t entirely sure what to write about today. I wanted what I wrote to add value to you, make you think, and perhaps even plant a seed of hope if you weren’t feeling it today. But, If I’m being completely transparent...

I'VE FOUND - With Riley Erickson

8/31/2021

I am so excited to present our first ever guest blog! Riley graciously offered his expertise on what he's found through his journey as an artist, leader, and individual. Today, Riley is going to talk about the "One 'Like' That Really Matters."
His words of wisdom truly blessed me and I'm sure they'll do the same for you!

The Importance of What We Gaze At

8/17/2021

So often, we get a tunnel-like vision and can only see our end goal and nothing else surrounding us. Where is this good? In forecasting for a job, in trying to get a deal, or in planning the next big event. In setting sets on the ultimate things, we don’t get distracted with little nuances that don’t really matter. This is really, really good.

Life-Lessons from 3 Stories High

8/3/2021

“Dang it. I messed up. Why did I put myself in this situation?” I’m clinging on for dear life about 25 feet in the air, with nothing between me and a very long fall except for some netting. At that moment all I wanted was “Out, out!” But I couldn’t…

My Obsession With Puzzles

7/27/2021

Here’s a random fact about me: I really, REALLY like puzzle pieces. Okay, kinda weird. Especially since I don’t overly enjoy puzzles. Of course, I’ll make a few huge ones in a year but after completing one I don’t immediately want to start over. Mostly, I enjoy the time spent with other people while making the puzzle more than the activity itself.....

Let's Talk Criticism

7/20/2021

By nature, criticism can be a really good thing or a really bad thing. It all depends on how it’s given and how it’s received. Even with the best intentions, criticism can be damaging if we don’t know how to receive it constructively. As a sensitive perfectionist, this was something I learned the hard way...

A Queen, a Name, and a Cat...?

7/13/2021

We all huddled around the kitten in my Mom’s arms. She was really tiny and mewing softly. Only a few minutes before, she’d been hiding on the tire of my Dad’s blue Buick, squeezed under the fender. It took a while to cajole her out but eventually she was being held safely in our yard. Us kids, who were 6, 4, and 2 (and a baby) at the time, REALLY wanted to name the kitty....

Lessons From The Birds

7/6/2021

So, my family is somewhat obsessed with birds (especially my mother). In fact, we have a whole room dedicated to birds in our decorating choices. There’s something about a simple chickadee or sparrow that just is so simple, innocent, and beautiful. Since installing a new, small garden by one of our windows, we’ve had the chance to bird watch more and more.