I have a dream. Don’t we all? We should all have many dreams actually. Dreams keep us young and give us something to look forward to or, at the very least, give us something fun to work towards which, in turn, keeps us busy, productive and determined…or Something like that… When we have a dream,…
Why Forgiving Others is So Important to Your Mental Health
Oh the dreaded forgiveness blog, right? Always so much resistance comes up when we talk about forgiveness. AND, I love to talk about forgiveness. I do. I believe with 100% of everything I am that you cannot move forward in life with peace, freedom and happiness unless you forgive all the jerks who hurt you. I…
The One Thing You Need to Do Every Morning and Night
Alarm goes off, hit snooze, finally get out of bed, make coffee/tea, shower and then scramble about the morning trying to get ready to start your day. Sounds frantic! Is this how your days are starting (or something pretty darn close)? Are you running around like a chicken with its head cut off? Are you…
5 Lessons My Son Taught Me About Life – #4 is the Best.
You know, as we grow, we learn. In order to grow, you must be open to learning anything from anybody. You never know where or who your next life lesson is going to come from. One of my biggest and greatest life lessons came from my 30 year old son. The things he taught me…
5 Reasons Why Our Hearts Eat Lies and How to Stop it.
They do. We don’t like to admit it but they do. We believe lies and a lot of them. I know it’s not just me. Our hearts eat lies and it’s kinda pathetic. Really it is. Let’s get to the real truth as to why this happens, or should I say 5 reasons! So why…
Being Lonely Sucks But It’s Better Than Being With the Wrong Person
To be alone or not to be. To be lonely or not to be. Which is it? Are you lonely or alone? Maybe a bit of both? Is it really better to be alone than it is to be lonely? Being lonely certainly does suck but it’s way better than being with the wrong person.…
5 Steps to Loving Yourself Again
You know, so many of us are compassionate towards others. We hear of some unspeakable pain or even just someone’s trials for the day and we instantly feel empathy and want to do what we can to alleviate their pain or suffering. We often get so lost in helping others that we forget our own…
When You Feel Lost and Believe All Hope is Gone, Watch This!
Do you ever notice that just when you are at your lowest point and you feel lost and hopeless a blog, poster quote or video shows up and it practically has your name on it? Are ya with me here? This week I feel like I’ve been kicked in the head and the stomach. I…
An Open Letter to My Ex.
Your love was like looking in a mirror: My soul reflected back to me. Only, I didn’t realize it. That is why it hurt so badly when you didn’t look back. I never chased myself, so why would you? Loving you was work. When you disregarded my feelings it was just me overlooking myself. I…
How to Let Go, Forgive and Move On From the Past
So easy to say. Moving on. Letting go. Forgive and Forget. People tell us to do it all the time, like it’s nothing. It’s nothing, right? Ah, he/she/they didn’t mean to do that. Just forgive, forget and move on. Are you serious? It’s hard to deal after the trauma, amirite? Right. What’s the big deal…