Last week, I was tasked with a responsibility that I haven’t undertaken in many years. It may not seem like a big deal, but I had to oversee the family restaurant while the family was out. Typically, I spend time at the restaurant to help on the busier days or as an alternative workspace on […]
For the past month, I’ve felt an ache in my heart grieving lost relationships – familial and otherwise. Every single day, I’ve had the same sense of loss, anger, and sadness. The same dialogues and scenarios run through my head that leave me in tears, which I hold back as a false show of strength.
I recently held a workshop on developing and strengthening self-confidence. It was an intimate setting with a small crowd, and I can’t thank them enough for sharing their vulnerabilities with me and each other. As I debriefed on what I could have done differently and better, I noticed a pattern amongst the participants and myself.
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Our bodies are an easy target. I know mine is. Unfortunately, at times, it’s my own personal punching bag. I am learning to love and appreciate it, but it’s not a straightforward process. Sometimes, junk food feels like the perfect balm to my feelings; at other times, no food and more sleep feel like the
Some of my best friends are the stray dogs that live in my community. There are 5 in total, and one of them is a complete love bug. Her name is Cherry, and she is a young female of deep brown color. Cherry is a doe eyed beauty with the softest gaze and warmest embrace
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Three years ago, I trusted someone new in my life in a whole different capacity. Then, two years ago, that same person broke my trust in what felt like an irreparable way. In hindsight, this breach was a blessing in disguise, because it led to major positive changes in my life. It took me a
I have never taken a leisure solo trip. I have traveled for work, but I do not recall traveling on my own for pleasure. Usually when I travel with a significant other, friends, or family, I rarely venture out on my own to explore. The reason being that I have a gnawing fear of losing
Recently, a dear friend and I discussed our recurring nightly dreams. She’s had the same dream for the last couple of years. As we talked, I remembered the pattern of my dreams throughout high school and college. Those dreams felt more like nightmares as the theme was always the same. Every nightmare involved being chased
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Contrary to popular belief, courage is a result of small victories that cumulatively give us a sense of fearlessness and power. Being brave is not about taking one step that defines your life and future. In fact, it is more about repeatedly accepting life’s challenges and showing up wholeheartedly. As a result, every act of
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Sometimes in our need to belong, we forget our own boundaries. We allow people who claim to be our friends into our safe space only to then feel betrayed or hurt by their actions. This behavior often leads to the blame game or a victim mentality within us. These relationships can leave us vulnerable, frayed,
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