“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves, starting in grade school. In fact, I would argue that words are the most powerful weapon we have access to, and we carry it with us at all times. Words can be the…
Let me put this bluntly; Not everyone who hurts you cares… Ouch, that stings. I know. And nothing is more painful or frustrating than spending our time ruminating on our hurt when we know the person who has caused it is not one bit concerned…Why don’t they care? What did I do to deserve this?…
Life is too short.We say this often in various situations, but how many times do we actually apply it to our lives? How often do we think about what this really means, and if we truly live by these words when we say them? My mom and I were having a discussion about this recently,…
Having friends at work The feeling of accomplishment after an outdoor run Watching people enjoy a meal you cooked for them Drinking a cup of coffee before starting the day Putting on new, not worn socks Finishing a long overdue house project *sigh of relief* The first ‘it’s-finally-nice-enough-outside-to open-my-windows’ day of spring. Starting a new…
When the sun stays out past 7 pm The smell of your favorite coffee shop Waking up without an alarm Perusing through old photo albums Reading a book in bed Leaving a hefty tip for a good waiter/waitress Sleeping on clean sheets Long lunch breaks Discovering a new hobby Afternoon naps