Thankful Thursday: Why Not Me?
The alarm went off at 3am. What the hell am I doing up at this hour? Groggy and bleary-eyed, I rolled out of bed and turned my computer on. Ah, this is what happens when you procrastinate, I told...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: The Ones Who Get You
People inspire you or they drain you- pick them wisely. -Hans F. Hansen You know who I’m talking about. They’re the ones you turn to when no one gets what you’re trying to say. The ones who have your...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: Is This What I Truly Want?
“We have to confront ourselves. Do we like what we see in the mirror? And, according to our light, according to our understanding, according to our courage, we will have to say yea or nay — and rise!”...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: Are Your Eyes Open?
For you newcomers to my blog: welcome and bienvenidos! Every Thursday I share at least three things I’m thankful for to keep myself accountable for recognizing the upsides in life, both big and small....
View ArticleThankful Thursday: Another Door Opens
When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened to us. -Helen Keller I think Helen Keller was onto...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: Keep it Simple
I was this close to not sharing my journal this week. Then I decided to keep it simple. Given how it’s the only thing I’m posting these days (yes, I’m perfectly aware that I’ve been a bit off target...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: Level Up!
Level up your life. Wise words from Steve of Nerd Fitness, a crazy awesome website I used to follow religiously for fitness inspiration and tips. (The guy uses Legos to animate his posts for crying out...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: The Word Vomit
Sometimes you’ll put up a good fight and lose. Sometimes you’ll hold on really hard and realize there is no choice but to let go. Acceptance is a small, quiet room....
View ArticleThankful Thursday: Anger Isn’t Always Bad
“Criticism always seems to add inspiration to your pursuit of success. Strip away the anger and bias. And use the rest as fuel.” -Dan Waldschmidt I’m grateful for the anger this week. That...
View ArticleThankful Thursday: Serendipitous Moments
“Whether we name divine presence synchronicity, serendipity, or graced moment matters little. What matters is the reality that our hearts have been understood. Nothing is as real as a healthy dose of...
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