Tag: love
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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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The Beauty of Working Backwards
One of the major accomplishments people often talk about is how fulfilling it feels to reach their goals—how “leveling up” gives us a sense of growth and purpose. Whether in our careers, homes, or relationships, we’re always encouraged to be better than we were last year… especially when it comes to material things. At 18,…
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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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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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When Your All Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Feeling like your best effort isn’t enough? Here’s a reflection on hustle culture, the Thanksgiving mindset shift, and the power of gratitude for personal growth. “When your all doesn’t feel like enough, the answer is not to give more. The answer is to be still.” “As we progress through life, there will always be those…
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“A Part of Me”
A part of me wishes time would freeze in the happiest moments — that feelings could remain untouched by change. I wonder about decisions I wish I could unmake and moments I wish I cherished more. But perhaps it’s in facing uncertainty and taking leaps of faith that life finds its meaning. Without the challenges,…
Now What? 