Eleven years later, and I am still standing on it. Eleven years ago today, I pressed publish on my very first blog post. I don’t remember exactly what the page looked like or where I was sitting, but I remember the posture — the decision to stop letting my heart and mind stay troubled, and…
Category: Mindset
Practical strategies and inspiring insights for developing a positive mental outlook and fostering personal growth.
Unlearning Home
It’s been six months since my last post. Six months. I noticed it today, and honestly, that realization is part of why this post exists. Life has been full — but “full” and “moving forward” aren’t always the same thing. More on that in a moment. There’s a word worth knowing: limerence. Most people associate…
Recognizing You’re Already Home
You’ve Crossed the Bridge, Dear There’s a particular kind of suffering we inflict on ourselves when we miss the moment we’ve arrived — when we keep pursuing solutions to problems we no longer have, crossing bridges we’ve already crossed simply because we once told ourselves we would. I’ve been thinking lately about the difference between…
Accepting The Invitation to Intimacy
You’ve shown me in this season that great is your faithfulness toward me. The Invitation Every evening, you set the table for two on our rooftop overlooking the city. Candlelight flickering against the skyline, wine poured and waiting, your love displayed in every detail. But I kept declining your invitations because I was too busy…
Finding Perspective: The Art of Flying Higher
A mindset reflection for those moments when we need to rise above the daily grind We often pride ourselves on our ability to focus on details. As mothers, professionals, and community members, this skill serves us well in many aspects of life. But there’s a quiet magic that happens when we occasionally gain a bird’s…
Surrendering: When Rescue Looks Like Danger
A lesson in trust during seasons of uncertainty This morning, I witnessed something both chaotic and profound right outside my window — a moment that delivered exactly the message I needed during this season of uncertainty in my life. There’s a swimming pool adjacent to my apartment, and I was startled awake by the sound…
