“Maybe we don’t heal by convincing ourselves that someday, the pain will fade; that we’ll return to our former selves and reclaim the life we used to… Read more “It’s okay to never go back…”
Tag: wisdom
Cheerfully Resigned To His Destiny
I’m currently reading Eat, Pray, Love (again) and this struck a chord in me: “Maybe you can come see me someday in America, Ketut,” I said. “Can’t… Read more “Cheerfully Resigned To His Destiny”
Psalms 119:71
It was good for me to be afflicted, in order to learn your statutes. Which, to me, translates into:
Seven Years
I rearranged some of the lyrics to “7 Years” (originally written by Lucas Graham) to tell my story: Once I was 7 years old my mama took… Read more “Seven Years”
30 Before 30 Day 30: Purpose
30. Your life purpose is doing what what gives your life meaning I used to think one’s life purpose was the profession he/she chose. When I’d changed… Read more “30 Before 30 Day 30: Purpose”
30 Before 30 Day 25: Don’t Take It Personal
25. Don’t Take Things Personally It took me nearly my whole life to admit that I’m pretty sensitive. I think part of the reason I was ashamed… Read more “30 Before 30 Day 25: Don’t Take It Personal”
30 Before 30 Day 22: Communicate
22. Communicate What You Want So much of my energy in my 20s was wasted on expecting people to just know what I want. They should just… Read more “30 Before 30 Day 22: Communicate”
30 Before 30 Day 19: Ahead
19. There are far better things ahead than what we leave behind. I wanted to cling to so many great moments I had in my 20s, but… Read more “30 Before 30 Day 19: Ahead”
30 Before 30 Day 17: No
17. It’s okay to say “No”. “No” is a complete sentence – it does not require justification or explanation.” I’ve spent a lot of my 20s burned… Read more “30 Before 30 Day 17: No”
30 Before 30 Day 15: Travel
15. Travel I LOVE to travel, like many perhaps (and justifiably so!). I make it a point to do it. I believe travel ignites new perspectives –… Read more “30 Before 30 Day 15: Travel”