Dear Teenage Me, The world is far bigger and far less scary than you think it is. While we’re on the subject, it’s beautiful and it bares exploring. Don’t box yourself in. Your earth-shattering problems are not that important. Ten years from now, nobody is going to care about what you accomplished, or did not […]
Tag: lifestyle
Meet the Kids
I didn’t grow up with goats, didn’t know a thing about them when I got my first goat, Merle, a few years ago. But oh my goodness, I was hooked! I have never met a creature more full of life and joy. So, I got a couple more. And then I decided to get a […]
Dare to be Vulnerable
vul·ner·a·ble adjective susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm. It’s no wonder we don’t want to feel vulnerable, right? We think we’re protecting ourselves. But what if we’re actually holding ourselves back? What if we’re really harming ourselves?
The Life I Want
Do you ever daydream about your “ideal life”? You know, what life would look like if you weren’t bound by the 9 to 5 job you must have to pay your bills. The life society tells us is normal, successful, the only option. I daydream a lot.
Makin’ Lists
I don’t think anyone that knows me even a little bit will be surprised when I confess I’m a list-maker. I’m a planner. I’m a “Type A” personality through and through (except the “angered easily” bit I see on all the comparison charts, that part isn’t me). I get overwhelmed fairly easily, probably because my […]
Pain
Pain is what makes you strong. And wise. And kind. And resilient. So why are we all so afraid of pain? Oh yeah, because it hurts.