It’s funny how when we’re children, our minds are full of wonder and endless possibilities, how we think we are invincible and that things are at their best. It’s jarring to then enter adolescence, or even adulthood and realize, that when you thought the best years were ahead of you, you’re confronted with harsh realities. [...]
Tag: relationships
Awe
I am truly in awe of the world we live in. How kind, compassionate, and giving others can be. Frequently, we see news stories which show us all of the things going wrong in the world, but it's always nice to know that good people exist. Recently, I've been going through a tough life transition, [...]
Water Your Flowers
So often, we get caught in the hustle and bustle of everyday life without stopping to reflect on ourselves. Not in a self-centered way, but just failing to check in with ourselves to see how we're really feeling. You owe it to yourself to be introspective and seek answers or solutions to the problems you [...]
Letter Home
Three weeks ago, I took a week of paid vacation and traveled home to spend time with family. I didn't realize how refreshing spending time with my loved ones could be, and I went back to work feeling refreshed and renewed. In going home, my family taught me a few lessons that I had been [...]
Our Stories
Our stories are the very best parts of us. The memories you feel the most deeply, those are your stories. Don't run from them, don't be afraid of them, and challenging though it may be, embrace them. Unfortunately, we live in a society where we are always supposed to present ourselves at our best. But [...]
Grow Through
We all go through things, but how often do we grow through things? Consider it -- when was the last time a situation shaped or changed your life, but left you feeling just the same? Oftentimes, this happens in negative situations and we come out feeling worse. Instead of taking the opportunity to learn from what happened, [...]
Dead Weight
Would you willingly carry around a 75-pound backpack during every moment of your day? Throughout every event -- whether it be exercise, a recital, or while you were trying to relax? Most people wouldn't... but when put into perspective, many of us do this every day with various interpersonal relationships. Oftentimes, relationships start in a [...]
Wide-Eyed & Wonderstruck 