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Stand at the top of the rise of a hill. A forest stretches ahead and rises again to greet the horizon. Milky white rivers of fog slip through the trees, so thick in patches you can’t see through it. The fading night brings a chill to your skin that you welcome morning’s light. It offersContinue reading “All the More Sweeter”

I remind myself that I am brave even though I’m terrified. I remind myself that I am strong even though I feel small. I remind myself that I am fierce despite how I shake on the inside. I remind myself that I make a difference even though I don’t see progress. I remind myself thatContinue reading “I Remind Myself”

Anyone can be an artist, they say. Anyone can paint or draw. It’s all about expressing yourself. Creating something with your own hand. It’s not about making a replica. Taking a photo and creating the same thing.But taking the inspiration from that photo to create it your way. I remember in an art class IContinue reading “Not to Copy”

Growing up, my family and I would play a lot of games. Board games and card games, but mostly video games. More often than not, I found myself in 2nd place. Second player, second one across the finish line. Second highest score. Second to last one standing in the brawl. It got to the pointContinue reading “2nd Place”

Have you ever had more than one dream? If you could pick only one to come true, which one would it be? An easy dream? A hard dream? If you looked at each of your dreams right now, what would be the first step you’d take into getting them accomplished? What’s holding you back fromContinue reading “One Dream or Another”

Here’s to hope like the sunrise. Here’s to serenity like the moon. Here’s to boldness like a lioness. Here’s to community like a church. Here’s to being clothed like the flowers And fed like the sparrows. Here’s to vigilance like a knight To loyalty like a furry friend. Here’s to gentleness like a hummingbird. Here’sContinue reading “Here’s to…”

Can’t it wait a day? I’ve got far too much to do. This is just another obstacle in the way. I don’t know how I’ll make it through. Must I do this work now? When it is far better to be outside? The weather makes you say “wow” So can’t these tasks just bide theirContinue reading “Can’t it Wait a Day?”

Fear says you’re not good enough when you do your best every day.Fear says you’ll lose your job when they have no reason to let you go.Fear says no one likes you when people seek you out to have a conversation.Fear says you’re always alone when family stands by to help you. Fear says you’llContinue reading “Fear Says”

This weekend is Mother’s Day weekend. I hope you take the time to thank and appreciate the mothers in your life. Being a mom is a hard job. It takes a lot of sacrifices, effort, and love. So, no matter where you are, I hope you give the mom in your life a call, aContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day!”