What happens when a child is taught a belief system before they have the developmental capacity to question, contextualize, or understand it, and that belief system includes a framework of “us who are good” versus “them who are sinful. I watched a video the other morning that made my stomach turn. It was a father […]
What if you stopped asking, “What can I buy my child?” and started asking, “What can I expose my child to?” Because your child does not need another video game. They probably don’t need another $200 pair of shoes. They don’t need the newest phone, tablet, gaming system, headphones, or whatever shiny piece of technology […]
Why emotionally healthy women are no longer settling for potential. Dickstraction (noun) Someone who enters your life looking like a blessing but leaves you distracted from your purpose, questioning your worth, and apologizing for standards that were never too high. Not to be confused with: Husband Material Someone whose presence multiplies your peace, protects your […]
Sometimes the story changes when you stop living it and start reading it. Some of us grew up with our bullies. We learned their moods.We learned their triggers.We learned when to stay quiet.We learned how to smooth things over.We learned how to forgive without an apology.We learned how to sweep things under the rug because […]
I saw a post yesterday where a man said he wanted four things in a relationship: 1. Monogamy 2. Intentionality 3. Loyalty 4. Trust And comment after comment all said some version of “YES, those are the most important things!”🤦🏻♀️ So… I couldn’t help myself. I had to comment. 😂 Because I see this ALL. […]
I was talking with a friend recently about how exhausting it is to constantly negotiate with ego at work. He was sharing how every time he made a suggestion to his team (genuine, well-intentioned, focused on improvement) it got dismissed. Not debated. Not even considered. Just brushed aside. It reminded me of a chapter in […]
When most people think about legacy, they imagine recognition, wealth, or their name etched into history. But I would argue that’s not legacy. That’s memory. Legacy is not what you leave behind. It isn’t found in titles, possessions, or highlight reels. It’s the impact you create while you’re here. Legacy lives in the ripple effect […]
And just like that our 2024 road trip has come to an end after 7,817mi across 21 states (some 2x) in just a little over 2mo. Mowgli and I are back home and definitely enjoying the warmer temperatures and being out of the car! Each year, I intentionally plan a different route for viewing new […]
