An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching. The saying "practice what you preach" is pretty good advice. Those words hold you to your actions, your convictions, your morals. Mostly at least. "Action speaks louder than words,"... Continue Reading →
I'm gearing up for the holiday season and need to be reminded of the special meaning the holidays hold for me. Christmas is my favorite holiday. Not because I'm spoiled and will get a ton of presents but because of... Continue Reading →
I have shared a lot of things on my blog. Except one thing. The most important thing in my life. As important as it is I have chosen to completely disengage in everything that I am in this relationship because... Continue Reading →
Ronald Reagan in 1988 declared the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. He recognized that "when a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are... Continue Reading →
I have lived my life in fear. Fear of loving too deeply. Fear of being happy. Fear of being who I am. I have feared being a friend, a daughter, a wife, a mother. I have feared being an employee... Continue Reading →
Today is Mental Health Awareness Day and I just wanted to say a few things. Dear Loved One of Someone Who Has Depression and/or Anxiety, I know you feel helpless watching your loved one go through depression and anxiety. I'm... Continue Reading →
Day 12: You are authentically, wholeheartedly yourself. When you came into this world your life was secretly planned out by your parents and family. You had to meet cultural expectations to show the world just who you are supposed to be.... Continue Reading →
Day 11: You’re strong and independent, yet soft, sensitive, and intuitive. I've said it so many times through my blogs that I love deep. Over the years I have had to learn how to depend on myself and understand the discernments... Continue Reading →
Day 10: You’re a leader, period. “In the future there will be no female leaders. There will only be leaders.” (Sheryl Sandberg) Today is a new day. Don't worry about yesterday. Don't worry about tomorrow. Start your day, today. You're a... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 