Tag: life
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The Seven-Year-Old Who Dreamed Bigger
One of the well-known facts about wealth is that as you make more money, your demand for money increases. If you’ve lived on $3,000 a month for five years and dreamed about how all your problems would go away once you made $6,000 a month… well, it’s no surprise that those “inconveniences” don’t always disappear.…
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And Yet We Scroll
Today is always an interesting day. Since before I can remember, September 11th has rattled my family more than most. As a kid, I remember my grandpa speaking to the local newspaper about his years at Marsh McLennan. My grandma would tell me how he sometimes fell asleep on the train leaving New York City…
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I Put Flowers Up When Things Feel Icky Inside
I put flowers up when things feel icky inside. I sprinkle pops of color around my house that, ironically, only last a week or two. Fresh flowers are deceptive. They give the illusion of natural, lasting beauty. A hot summer wedding will have wilted flowers by the afternoon. What was once fragrant, vibrant, and tall…
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“You Can’t Have it All”
Discover how honoring your season of life as a woman can empower you to pursue your goals, find balance, and embrace your future with confidence.
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Blueberry Pie
A heartfelt reflection on emotional giving, this poetic piece uses the metaphor of baking pies to explore themes of love, self-worth, and the quiet exhaustion of one-sided relationships. Perfect for readers seeking comfort, introspection, and emotional validation.
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Love, but make it biblical.
One of my favorite creators recently went through a breakup, citing disagreements over the biblical definition of love as the reason for the split. As I find myself currently falling in love with someone, it’s made me reflect on whether I truly understand what the Bible says about love—and whether the love I’m experiencing aligns…
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Hot Mess Express
Feeling lost in your twenties? You’re not alone. As I approach 25, I’m realizing that life looks nothing like I imagined at 18. Between career uncertainty, comparison traps, and the pressure to “have it all figured out,” this decade feels like a rollercoaster. In this raw and honest post, I unpack the struggles of being…
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Dear Future Kids
Excerpt: We’ve all admired the couple who has been together since their teenage years—sharing inside jokes, reading each other’s minds, and humbly bragging about their decades of love. But for most of us, that fairy tale isn’t our story. And that’s okay. Our journey is filled with heartbreaks, solo milestones, and hard-earned lessons, making the…
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The Anger Iceburg
Therapy often introduces creative names for complex emotional experiences. One concept I’m exploring is the “anger iceberg”—a metaphor that makes perfect sense after realizing that anger is easier to embrace than sadness. Anger feels fast, vivid, and productive, while sadness is heavy, slow, and excruciating. Navigating these opposing emotions can feel like an emotional workout,…
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The Mashed Potatoes That Transcended Generational Curses
Generational curses might be real, but so are generational blessings. My family’s history is marked by divisions among the women, but one thing made it through unbroken: Grandma’s potatoes. As I peeled, shredded, and baked, I reflected on the invisible threads connecting generations past. If these potatoes could make it through, maybe there’s hope for…
Now What? 