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Faith and Cancer

faith and cancer

The last few weeks have been challenging to say the least. I have spent a lot of time reflecting on the direction my life is going and fighting the promptings of the spirit. Am I the only one who does this? I pray and beg and plead for answers, and then get so frustrated when the answer is not what I wanted. After all the agonizing I have endured while trying to wait patiently for my perfect pre-planned answer that I probably presented to God much like a shopping list with specific brands and flavors, I couldn’t understand why my prayers were not being delivered with a bow on the front porch. Silly me for thinking my plan would ever be ... Read More

Climbing Fences

Climbing
 Fences

The past week has reminded me lately of an experience I had as a kid. In one word: PAINFUL. I had asked my mom many times that day if I could go play with my friend Brianna. Her backyard was close to mine so I planned to just run over and ask if she could come outside. My mom said NO. I know right?! WHAT?? How could anyone say no to me? Although this was not my first time disagreeing with a decision made by my parents, it is one of the most special because it was documented. I have never been good at taking "no" at face value, and tend to be extremely determined at going after things. I enjoy fighting against the obstacles and ... Read More

Jumbled mess – Wading through Confusion

My brain feels like the meal I just ate for dinner. It twists and turns like spaghetti covered in a cloud of confusion much like a sauce. I have thought of so many things I could write about in the last two weeks, but honestly couldn't settle on any single one. I feel lost in the sea of ideas with too many goals and ambitions. When I decide I am going to do one thing, my body is filled with an extra dose of motivation and adrenaline, and I start to believe I should do everything at once. I attack life with passion, but my body is only human. I cannot withstand the constant pressure of perfection oozing into my head. I'm unable to ... Read More

Chasing your Crazy Dreams

 I am going to ask you a very serious question.  I want you to answer honestly.  You can say it out loud if you want (people around you might think you are crazy - you have been forewarned!).  You can whisper it into the recesses of your mind and keep the answer to yourself.  Or, you can comment below and tell the world your truth. ARE YOU READY? When you were young, wild, carefree, and fearless.... What was your dream job? Think about it.  Give it a second to soak in, seep into the cracks of your brain, and just REMEMBER that cute little kid. Would that munchkin of your past self be proud of who you are right now?  Or would they feel ... Read More

A Minimalism Challenge

 (Image from www.asmithblog.com) Along with all the other changes I have been making in my life, I have been thinking and planning to add a few other BIG adjustments.  I heard about minimalist lifestyles a few months ago while scanning through Pinterest. At first, I just thought "good for you, but I need all this stuff.  I use it all." I let the whole concept "stew" in my mind over the following weeks.  As I get dressed in the morning, I pay attention to the fact that all of these clothes I couldn't get rid of still hang in my closet untouched. Don't get me wrong.  I am HUGE on downsizing my closet.  Instead of going through clothes once ... Read More

Porn Kills Love

porn kills love

 Today I need to talk about something very REAL.   Obviously everything I discuss or plan to write about on this blog is important and true to me. But this is something I need to address IMMEDIATELY. My heart aches just thinking about the reasoning for needing to write this.... This morning when I woke up, I didn't give myself a pep talk and prepare my day to be bombarded with pornography. Did you?? I wish I had! I went to work early this morning to get my hours in. It was a solid morning, and I felt refreshed from sleep. My soul felt happy and calm. Then I logged into Facebook and checked our company page to make sure no comments ... Read More

How to Beat Out Doubt and Find Success

There is something intimidating about following a dream.  Maybe even a little scary?!  Not in the "monsters under the bed" fashion...More like this crazy battle in your mind between two parts of you. Existing in blinding light is the half that first invented this brilliant plan, the one who believes in the corners of your deepest soul that you can do EVERYTHING and MORE.  The world is your playground.  The only way to get the swings to go higher is to pump hard and lean into it.  Once you hit that sweet spot with just enough speed, you can hold on and float back into the air.  The wind tickles your hair across your face, and that is when ... Read More