Decide & do
Dec 31, 2018 | Joyful by Design | 0 Comments
I've started this blog post three different times. I know what I want to say, I think. But I just can't figure out how to say it. So instead, we're going to time travel back into the good old days...
The humbling discomfort of starting again
Dec 12, 2018 | Advice, Joyful by Design | 0 Comments
I fell out of a lot of habits this year. I don't quite know how it happened, really. It was gradual, I think. One day then another and suddenly we're here. I'm despondent and directionless and...
Christmas Movie Bucket List & Planner: Intentionally Enjoy the Season
Nov 19, 2018 | Real Life | 1 Comment
I have really fond memories of Christmas from my childhood. My mother always put up an elaborate village, we had two Christmas trees, and Christmas break seemed to last forever. But as I've gotten...
Beauty in the Brokenness
Oct 25, 2018 | Joyful by Design | 0 Comments
I originally wrote this blog post in the spring of 2018. I finally feel brave enough today to share it with all of you. Be kind. And if you know someone struggling, I hope you feel inspired to reach...
I dreamt of this
Sep 24, 2018 | Real Life | 1 Comment
Sunday light creeped through the window, and I stirred, an arm heavy over my waist. I rolled over to face him, and he hugged me in tight. Good morning. In an instant, I was seventeen again, back in...
Why we struggle with boundaries as adults
Sep 4, 2018 | Advice | 1 Comment
My friend, who recently graduated from college, came to me the other day panicking. Someone wanted her to do something, and it was pressing in hard to one of her boundaries. She felt obligated to...
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