• New Beginnings.

    I quit my job on Friday. In a move that will seem abrupt to, well, basically everyone, it was a decision that was needed and a rather long time coming. I’m still a little in shock, so I’m turning to the place that always brings me comfort in processing my emotions. As I anticipate what kind of remarks I will hear when people find out, I think it really comes down to one thing: I listened to what my mind, body, and soul were telling me and acted accordingly. Was it risky? Yeah. Am I scared? Yeah. Do I feel good about it? Eh. I’m not šŸ’Æ there yet. But…

  • Rise Above.

    Lately, Iā€™ve been having a hard time keeping my mouth shut.Ā Ā Having made sacrifices for people who donā€™t acknowledge or appreciate how Iā€™m hurting myself for their benefit has been tolling.Ā Ā So badly, I want to just yell at them and say, ā€œYou did this!Ā Ā You didnā€™t do that!Ā Ā You are this way!Ā Ā It is your problem!ā€Ā Ā Iā€™ve had to muster up a lot of strength to not blame and shame.Ā Ā  In the age of social media, moving on from people who have hurt us can be difficult.  With each post that pops up on our feed, it is a painful reminder of what could have, should have, was or isnā€™t.  Being the stubborn person that I am,…

  • Appreciation.

    Life has been an uphill climb lately. Ā And yeah, Iā€™ve been complaining.Ā Ā Itā€™s natural, right? šŸ˜¬Ā But I also recognize that you donā€™t reach a peak of the mountain without first walking through the valley.Ā Ā  For the past 4 months, it has literally been one thing after another, and itā€™s taken me on an emotional roller coaster.  There have been essentially 7 significant events that have each taken me down a notch (or several).  While Iā€™ve been able to lean on people who care about me for support, there is still something missing thatā€™s left me feeling unfulfilled.  So, Iā€™ve been doing what I do: completely analyzing these situations to find the root of what has…