Happy new year! Really, the new year is sort of thrilling, isn't it? I always look back at the enormity of the year prior, knowing that I couldn't have possibly pictured so many of the things that happened, and then I look forward to the new year, wondering what will happen that I can't yet picture? What adventure ...
Challenges
The Blessing of Insecurity
Confidence is a funny thing. We all want it. It is the key to success. It's the route to self-assuredness. It's the holy grail of finding that sweet spot in life where our self esteem is at its peak, where we have all the answers, and where every problem has a solution. "Go with your gut!" "Trust your ...
Courage, dear heart: Finding Freedom in Facing Fear
Today, I conquered one of my most drawn out fears. It has been nineteen years since I last had to face this fear, and back then I didn't even have to do it by myself. I was only eleven and, as my sister so eloquently worded to me today (tongue in cheek, as she is in that small band of people that truly understand my ...
My Happy List: Letting the Little Things Shape my Happiness
It’s the little things. Am I right? It’s those little pockets of happiness throughout the day that make the hours that much sweeter – and I do mean the little, tiny things. Things you probably wouldn’t even notice unless you’ve got your happiness detection switch turned all the way up to full. If you’ve never made a ...