Category Archives: raw
The illusion seems so real
So…I realize that I’ve been radio silent. Again. It’s amazing how easy it is to let life steal my voice. A few weeks ago I had a major breakthrough only to hit a wall. So many times I feel like … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, call to action, calling, change, commitment, dreams, emotions, empathy, encouragement, entrepreneur, entrepreneurlife, God moment, grace, mindfulness, mindset, ministry, raw, real life
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Suddenly?
Well…I am officially employed. It happened quickly. On a whim, I sent my resume. Less than 30 minutes later, I had an interview. About 24 hours later, I had an offer. I wasn’t expecting any of this. That’s probably why … Continue reading
Posted in dentistry, emotions, faith, God moment, grace, hope, iwasmade4this, life, raw, real life
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Stalled out
A long time ago, I had a car that I lovingly called the blue bomb. Friends gave her to me. It was a beater Subaru…banged up door, years past its prime. I was thankful for the blue bomb. There was … Continue reading
Posted in dreams, emotions, encouragement, goals/vision/plans, God moment, grace, heart work, mindset, raw, real life, relationships, self love
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International Women’s Day
Today is a day set aside to celebrate women. How awesome is that? I’ve always been more of a tomboy…I’d rather watch an action adventure flick than a chick flick. You can catch me on Sunday screaming my head off … Continue reading
Posted in beauty, connections, emotions, empathy, encouragement, heart work, iwasmade4this, life, mindfulness, mindset, raw, real life, women
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Rebooting
The trees are budding here in Philadelphia, and we’re expecting our second nor-easter in less than a week. What the heck is going on with the world? In some ways, I feel like the weather right now is reflective of … Continue reading
Posted in call to action, calling, challenge, change, dreams, encouragement, entrepreneur, entrepreneurlife, faith, mindfulness, mindset, raw, real life, relationships, self love, the call, work, writing
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You are a diamond
What comes to your mind when you think of the word “diamond?” Engagement? Marriage? Beauty? Shiny object? Opulence? Pockets of diamonds in the earth’s mantle are rare. It takes a specific set of circumstances for them to form. A diamond is … Continue reading
Posted in change, emotions, faith, forgiveness, God moment, grace, heart work, Introspection, iwasmade4this, love, raw, real life, self love, story
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Surrender
Yesterday was one of the most difficult days that I’ve had mentally in a long time. I woke up and I was just depleted of all of my energy. I felt empty and cracked and hopeless. I was standing in … Continue reading
Sadness and fear
When I encounter sadness or fear, I’m usually very mean to them. I see them as the enemy and try to squash them. Today, I’m trying something different. I’m having coffee with them, telling them how much I appreciate their … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, book, camden, challenge, change, commitment, dreams, emotions, empathy, encouragement, entrepreneur, entrepreneurlife, faith, Fear, goals/vision/plans, God moment, grace, heart work, iwasmade4this, life, mindfulness, mindset, passion, raw, sadness
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Creativity
I’m listening to the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. If you haven’t read/listened to it, and you are a creative person, stop what you’re doing and seek this book out. I’ve always seen myself as creative. I am a … Continue reading
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Joy comes in the morning
Yesterday was a rough day. I felt off kilter from the moment I woke up. I had everything planned in my head, but everything was off by half a step…from my commute, to my working interview, to the rest of … Continue reading
Posted in acceptance, closure, faith, God moment, grace, heart work, hope, Introspection, iwasmade4this, mindset, mission, raw, real life, work
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