How do we live here Between joy and pain? Flowing. Never knowing. Holding onto the highs. Avoiding the lows. Pulling and pushing. Overcome with joy, Pain lingers. Overcome with pain, Joy shines. Good needs bad. Hope needs hopelessness. Joy needs pain. Feel it all. There is beauty On both ends And in the middle. Focus … Continue reading Beauty in the Mess
What Are You Holding Onto That’s Holding You Back?
Who hurt you? Who did you hurt? What decision do you regret? What mistake are you stewing over? We all carry fear, shame, and guilt related to what we've done or what has happened to us. When we stew over why things happened and hold onto those feelings, they hold us back. If we let … Continue reading What Are You Holding Onto That’s Holding You Back?
The Art of Unbecoming
I normally dread winter, but this year I was especially looking forward to it. Winter is a season for unbecoming and I am unbecoming. Just like the leaves fall away and the flowers settle back into the ground anticipating a fresh start, I too am going in. Slowing down, listening, preparing for something new. I … Continue reading The Art of Unbecoming
What world do you see? What world do you want?
What if I told you the world is not what you see? Where you see fear, darkness, and hopelessness, I see love, light, and unlimited hope. Where you see no way, I see several. When you feel lonely like no one believes in you, I believe and I am with you. I do. I am. … Continue reading What world do you see? What world do you want?
The Restoration Project
The top regret of the dying is "“I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” I refuse to have that regret and am devoting the rest of my life to help others avoid it too. This is how The Restoration Project came to … Continue reading The Restoration Project
To the perpetrators, egotists, thieves, addicts, bullies, and hustlers
I see you. I believe in you. I have been you. You have made mistakes. So have I. You have hurt people. So have I. You have tried and failed. So have I. You have been angry. So have I. You have been hopeless. So have I. We have created systems and services to help … Continue reading To the perpetrators, egotists, thieves, addicts, bullies, and hustlers
Finding Your Voice
Until you understand who you are, you won't know what you're capable of. That statement means so much to me as I continue to own my story Joy from Abuse, and find my voice. Sharing my own story and struggle was scary. Yet there was realization and healing going through the process of preparing, and a tremendous … Continue reading Finding Your Voice
Duty, Roles, Being, and Change
Have you ever felt you had to be a different person? At work, with friends, as a daughter, in the community, at church? People have certain expectations and perceptions of who we are and who they want us to be depending on the role we're playing or what roof we're under. I came to a … Continue reading Duty, Roles, Being, and Change
Things We Seek
I've had this restless feeling for weeks...living each day in an undercurrent of agitation. Ask my family, friends, or husband and this is pretty normal. I have always been a seeker. Wondering what is next, curious to know everything about everything. The more I come to know, the more I want to know. I love … Continue reading Things We Seek
Do your work and live your life worthy of your name
Life is a roller coaster. When I'm at the top and things are going well, it's easy to have a good attitude and do my best. When I'm at the bottom it's easy to make excuses for a bad attitude or poor performance. If it's a sustained down period I start to question: is this … Continue reading Do your work and live your life worthy of your name
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 