I remember when I first began working out. I was an insecure teenager that wanted to finally feel comfortable in her skin. A funny thing happened when I joined my first gym. Sure, I was taught a few basics between using the cardiovascular equipment, the strength machines, and free weights. I even had a visualisation … Continue reading Focus
Heartache
My heart aches when my friends suffer. At times, I'd rather take it on for them than see them in pain and anguish. Yet, is this proper thinking? Yes, we are called to bear one another's burdens. But, the burden-bearing is not of "I'm taking this one completely off of your shoulders," rather, it is … Continue reading Heartache
Victory Sound
07.11.2015 Victory Sound It started off faint. So faint, I felt as if I had to pretend I was hearing it. But it was real, I couldn’t deny it. You know, faith. I have heard about this song, this song of victory. But I wondered, did it exist? I believed it did. I’d been told … Continue reading Victory Sound
Perspective: Focus (Blessing Others)
Ever had one of those weeks where it seems like life just HITS you upside the head? I am sure. There is NO way that I am the only one. 😀 I hope not, anyway! Ha. What is our natural tendency when life hits? To internalize. To go into our shell? We wonder at times … Continue reading Perspective: Focus (Blessing Others)
Messengers
Does your life carry a message to it? I imagine it does. In fact, I am certain of it. Have you ever considered this? What is your story? What trials or hardships have you personally gone through and had to overcome to be in the place where you are today? When I was a teenager, … Continue reading Messengers
Purge
If you were to ask me, I would tell you that moving is fun. You might not agree. Hear me out. A little over three months ago, I moved to a temporary place and about 80% of my belongings went into a storage locker. My lovely kitties went to stay with a friend. I … Continue reading Purge
Enjoy
Enjoy How do you start your morning? Here's a thought for you: is there a way we can start each day. And go throughout the entire day, enjoying everything we do? I've always been the type of person that searches out the fun in everything. If I have to do something, I may as well … Continue reading Enjoy
Dream
“Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity.” ― Will Smith How often do we really DREAM? How big do we dare to dream? What is holding us back from dreaming as big as we really could? Marianne Williamson put it beautifully: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear … Continue reading Dream
ThanksGIVING Thursday and Black Friday
What does the term, 'Black Friday' make you think of? Feel? As a child, my memory of Black Friday was the commercials we would see on TV. Macy's, Walmart, and every other department store, it seemed, was battling for our eyes and ears. I knew, beyond shadow of doubt, that Christmas was coming. In fact, … Continue reading ThanksGIVING Thursday and Black Friday
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