Being still isn’t something that comes naturally to me - the word restless has come to mind often during this season. I miss being with my family and spending time at coffee shops and going out on dates with my husband. The other day I caught myself desiring control over the lack of excitement and … Continue reading Pause the Restless
Give Me A Minute
Your time is a valuable currency. People want more of it - a common thread around the world. But do we wish we had more of it or that we spent it differently? It’s a stressor - we are late, haven’t finished our assignment for work, left the chicken in the oven too long. Time … Continue reading Give Me A Minute
Don’t Be A Hoarder
Traumatic encounters often lead to selfish perspectives - we project the notion that no one has it worse that us. We panic and fall into a manic state of hiding away anything that could benefit us in the near future. We look out for ourselves. Pouring out to others becomes an ignorant notion. But don’t … Continue reading Don’t Be A Hoarder
Paying For A Pandemic
We are debt free - this is what peace feels like amidst a tanking economy. Let’s get on the same page: 69% of Americans have less than $1,000 saved in their bank account & just 18% of Americans say they could live off their savings for at least six months (GOBankingRates Study 2019 & Bankrate … Continue reading Paying For A Pandemic
Dare You To Move
I am in the process of learning not to label myself based off of my occupation. I no longer say that I am a “singer” or “commercial actor” - rather I am passionate about performing, in the same sense that I am passionate about writing, my faith & supporting my family. Some people think it … Continue reading Dare You To Move
Virtually Real Life
Step back, switch the camera lens, step to the other side, zoom out - a change in perspective can alter your worldview, but it takes committed action to get there. My husband and I committed to being off of social media for Lent & each day my eyes are opening wider and wider to the … Continue reading Virtually Real Life
Book Review: A Renewed Spirit Within Me by Stephanie Arcadia
Chastity and purity are not easy topics to cover, but Stephanie Arcadia has managed to discuss her personal journey in these areas with incredible grace in: A Renewed Spirit Within Me. In her own words: "Stephanie is an author and young adult speaker who travels to share her vulnerable ten-year journey from succumbing to hookup … Continue reading Book Review: A Renewed Spirit Within Me by Stephanie Arcadia
Identity Revolution
Our household has recently had a lot of conversations surrounding the idea of identity. The word identity is defined as: the fact of being who or what a person or thing is. So I have to ask; what are you & and who are you? It has become a socialized response to answer that question … Continue reading Identity Revolution
I See, You See.
Two people can stare at the same blue sky, with one complaining it’s too bright & the other rejoicing over the sun kissing their skin. Perspective changes everything. Have you ever felt yourself get completely bogged down around certain people? And then surge with happiness around a different crowd? It’s all about the perspective you … Continue reading I See, You See.
“Type A” Kinda Get Away
Any other "type A", planner people in the house?! Good. Because I am right there with you. I grew up in a house that had a big calendar on the back of our basement door & it had every event on there. So as an adult, you better believe I got myself a pocket sized … Continue reading “Type A” Kinda Get Away
Katrina Flick 