Your next great friendship + adventure may be just around the corner. So what do you need to do? Show up unapologetically authentic. This is a story about what happened when I did exactly that.
Category Archives: Intentional Living
Grounded in Coffee
Early morning coffee inspiration led to reflections on how to re-center and be fully present when life feels stressful and overwhelming.
Something so Good
There is a powerful vision + mission backing goodMRKT by Vera Bradley – a new and exciting concept store in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
New Hope + a New Adventure
I am starting a new career ADVENTURE! With enthusiasm, joy, delight and determination I announce I have been selected to lead the marketing, sales, communications and public relations efforts for New Hope Girls.
A Father Who Knows.
I am full of gratitude to have a father who knows that all women and all girls are created for more. In the Dominican Republic he served intentionally and loved well.
Dream Beyond the Wardrobe
There is more than enough “adulting” to squash the biggest and most beautiful dreams – if you let it. Fight for your dreams.
Measured: My Word of the Year
It is my goal to make 2021 a “measured” year. This is the word that will guide me forward + encourage me to find consistent + comfortable rhythms.
When Santa Calls…
Allow your willingness to embrace the wonderful – even within the challenges – to be a reflection of the joy of Christmas.
Hiding in Plain Sight.
The blessing was hiding in plain sight and I nearly missed it. How often is that the case? We walk by our blessings – see them, smell them, feel them, hear them – but never let the reality of what they represent wash over us?
Wait a Minute.
Waiting is hard. Whether you are waiting a minute, a month or a year. It requires us to humble ourselves and accept – we are not in control. How can you wait well?
Can you be thankful?
Thankfulness may not be a posture that our hearts are inclined to take this season. You lose nothing by choosing appreciation and gain everything by shifting your perspective into this place.
For such a time as this.
I don’t believe in coincidences, happy accidents, or serendipitous timing. I believe in purpose and providence.
I hate olives. But I love you!
My hatred for olives is unshakeable. I have tried to like them over the duration of my life; open to the possibility that taste buds can change. But alas, that has not happened. I’ve heard that pregnancies can change a woman’s food preferences but I was no such woman. I’m still over here, hating allContinue reading “I hate olives. But I love you!”
Put a Ball Down.
Are you juggling balls that you could choose to place down? Don’t drop it. Demonstrate control over your own life and well being, take it and put it down.
Intentional Gratitude.
Let’s slow down and be intentional about gratitude. Here are two very specific ways I’m incorporating appreciation and thankfulness into my days.