What does it mean to be a kid at heart? Often, my kids say things other adults wouldn’t approve of. “I am the greatest!” “I’m cool and funny.” I agree, and smile at them. What am I supposed to say? That they’re not? I don’t want to trim away at their confidence, or destroy their…
Category: growth
Taking My Power Back
The sun has not quite risen yet, and the sounds I play at night are still droning on. It’s dark, quiet. I love it this way. Soon, I’ll ascend from my bed, drink coffee and begin my day. Laundry is on the schedule, and I also have to bake cookies. I couldn’t do this about…
Never Giving Up – And Healing
What are you most proud of in your life? Everyone is a train wreck because we’ve all had a hand in hurting someone. So we pick up the pieces, and try all over again. Giving up is easier than continuously trying. Your aim is for a better life, whatever that may mean to you. If…
Keeping That to Myself
What’s something most people don’t know about you? In my adolescence, I was given IQ tests, and it bothered my parents a great deal. I was about thirteen years old, so I didn’t really care. Throughout my school years, many fights occurred with teachers. I was always sitting outside, not because I disrespected the teacher,…
It’s a Mix!
When my lazy day comes around, I do feel unproductive for the first few hours. I have been taking more time for myself, recently, so it’s new to me. I usually sit around and think about what I can do, what I can finish. Then I remember that it’s okay for me to take a…
The Opposite
Fear ripples through the body faster than you realize it’s happening. It blocks your judgments, flares your insecurities, and highlights your ignorance. That’s the basis of fear. Then there’s manipulation. Oftentimes, you assume you’re being manipulated because the other party is unhappy. They’re afraid of something. They’re literally visualizing their failures, death and shortcomings through…
Civility
What makes a good neighbor? From loud music no one wants to hear, to the laundry rooms being completely destroyed. I have huddled away into my home, and seldom speak to anyone. When I was growing up, the neighborhood of my origin was a lot kinder. The adults gave us food, yelled at us for…
Pointless And Energy Draining
Did you know that it takes more energy to be hurtful than it does to be kind? I have a mega-fan – someone is convinced reporting my posts all over my social media accounts will do some form of damage…they don’t seem to understand the effort they’re putting in is not only a waste of…
Different Landscape
In a sense, I spent years cultivating the life I’ve wanted, for me, chosen by me. I look over everything, and realize I am satisfied at this point. Knowing there is more ahead of me doesn’t unsettle my soul the way it used to. There’s only one thing that hasn’t changed, but I’ve learned that…
The Gray Area
What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail. This is an interesting question. I don’t view failure the way many others do. You cannot be sure to accomplish anything if you haven’t failed a few times at it. Anything you do, craft or work, takes time, patience and skill building. You…
The Heiress JCS 