Life From My Perspective.
It’s New Years Eve and my home is filled with extended family and laughter. We stay up playing games, eating great food, and sharing stories. New Years Eves like this repeat for the better part of about 15 years. Family time at its very best- excitement and happiness fill the air each NYE in my …
When I was a young girl, I reached into the heavens and pulled down a star. I kept it close to my heart. My whole life has been spent carrying that star, not knowing why. Now I know why. You are that star. ~Written by my mom Susan Adair-Lupold in an email to me dated …
“What’s your base?” the woman behind the counter at the cafe asked. “Kale Caesar salad,” we replied. A more accurate answer would have been laughter, unplanned moments, and just the right amount of insanity. That’s our true base; anything on top of that is a bonus. I love every moment with this girl. My daughter, …
Transforming Trauma: The Crucible of Growth In life, we often encounter obstacles and challenges that seem impossible to overcome, some may even shake the very foundation of our being. These hurdles, sometimes disguised as trauma, can be excruciatingly painful, pushing us to the limits of our emotional and mental resilience. However, it’s essential to recognize …
Part 1 – The Foreseeing Snakes Navigating the Complex Transformation: When Sobriety Changes Everything In life, we often witness the powerful impact of personal transformation, especially when individuals choose sobriety and leave behind the chains of addiction. While this journey is commendable and often leads to positive outcomes, there are cases where the process takes …
The Bittersweet Symphony of Happiness: Why Joyful Moments Can Elicit Sadness Within the complicated tapestry of human emotions, happiness and sadness often dance together in a delicate balance, creating a bittersweet symphony that resonates through our lives. While we typically associate happy occasions with joy, there exists a subtle undercurrent of sadness that can unexpectedly …
“You I don’t worry about. You’re strong, you can do anything. When you set your mind to something, you make it happen. Always.” ~my Dad, over lunch two days ago. The serendipitous timing of these kind and empowering words that my dad spoke to me will not soon be forgotten. Listening to Song for Dad …
A random candid moment about a week ago. I keep finding myself going back to it- that photo on my phone. It captures the essence of the sweet and hysterical comedian she was from just a couple of years old. The essence of the sweet playful little girl who only ever wanted to make everyone …
Small nameless moments with Johnna. So many times over the last 18 years I wanted to freeze time so I could spend forever with her. Today and many days, I would still freeze time if I could. But not even forever would be a long enough time with my daughter. Johnna
Trust God’s (the Universe’s) Better Plan Life is full of surprises, and sometimes things don’t go as we planned or expected. But what if I told you that it’s not always a bad thing? Sometimes, the unexpected can be even better than what we thought we wanted. It’s easy to get caught up in our …
Embrace the Unknown: The Importance of Taking Chances Taking chances and making mistakes are two fundamental aspects of life that can lead to significant growth and learning opportunities. It’s human nature to want to avoid failure and stay within our comfort zones, but we often forget that failures are not always failures. In fact, they …
“Authenticity means erasing the gap between what you firmly believe inside and what you reveal to the outside world.” ~Adam Grant In today’s fast-paced and complex world it can be challenging to stay true to ourselves at times. With so many competing priorities, it is easy to lose sight of our passions and forget what …