Life From My Perspective.
I knew from the moment I saw you that I wanted to see you in every season. And I knew from that very first morning that I awoke in your presence that I wanted to experience you in every era. I wanted to never part ways. I basked in the sunshine with you on the …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
Did you come to church, The people said. Did you join us there for wine and bread. No, I didn’t was my reply. Instead I watched a cloud pass by. And (He) shed a tear for all to see. This piece was written by my mom- Author Susan Adair Lupold. There was originally more to …
It’s mid-November, Thanksgiving just days away. Before long it’ll be impossible to deny it any longer- the Holiday Season will be upon us. Feel how you feel about the holidays but let’s at least address the new year. Regardless of how 2022 treated us, it’s safe to assume that most of us would like 2023 …
A lesson in darkness. Most evenings one can find my best friend Jackson and I out walking or jogging together. Nearing the end of one of our walks around 9:30 one evening last January, I took my phone out of my armband, put the camera in Night Mode, and took a few pictures of the …
Having recently worked with someone who was full of anxiety, worry, and on a downward spiral, I was reminded of this wisdom- A simple yet significant and potentially life-changing sentiment. In moments of despair, anxiety, depression, worry, etc. we are handing over our power to such feelings and the thoughts that are creating them. Trying …
A few notes I wanted to share. 1. You are never alone. This is not figurative; literally you are never alone. There is a power, a force, (Universal Life Force, God, Universe, Source, etc. whatever you feel most comfortable calling it) that created you. Because you were created by / with and in its likeness …
Fourteen years ago when my daughter was 3 years old, she took a dance class. She’s been twirling ever since. In dance school(s), she took ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Though she resigned from the classes a few years ago, don’t ever doubt that she’s still out there somewhere twirling her beautiful heart out. You’ve …