There is no need to completely revisit who you are as one calendar year changes to the next. Focus on new perspective, energy, and goals but enjoy being the “same you.”
EMBRACE: My word for 2022
Establishing a word for the year is something I began a few years ago. I’ve never been big on resolutions but I do love setting my intentions for the year. Rather than making narrowly defined goals, I like to establish a feel and vision for what the new year and I wrap up that intent in one word.
Eager to Encourage
Make it your mission to encourage another person today. Brace yourself for the immeasurably positive impact as you eagerly encourage others.
Who are you this holiday season?
Are you feeling Grinchy as Christmas draws near? Or maybe mopey like Charlie Brown? Be encouraged and enter into Advent with awe and wonder.
Lessons Learned from The Game of Life
Playing a good ol’ fashioned board game was a great reminder to stay thankful – regardless of circumstances. What is the game of life teaching you these days?
Taking Care of “Future-Me”
Make sure that today are you taking care of yourself in a way that “future you” will feel cared for and loved.
A Focused Fall
Intentionally pursue a Focused Fall. In the crisp air and quiet moments you will uncover the beauty of an unhurried life.
My Speed Bump.
Talking about our “tough stuff” is a courageous act that will help others rise. This is the story of my recently acquired “speed bump.”
When it hurts.
The aches and pains of humanity are abounding. Tragedies are occurring in the lives of individuals but are also happening on national and global scales. There is plenty of sadness swirling and heartache seems to be lurking just around the corner. So what can you do? Start by allowing yourself to feel it. As I …
The Best Back-to-School Ever!
Back-to-school already? Use these practical tips and wisdom to make it the best school year yet – characterized by grace, empathy and joy.
Bittersweet Like a Blackberry
We are all messy. Each and every one of us. While my chosen paradigm is one that chooses to look past the thorns to celebrate the berry, there is also a need to acknowledge our challenges, hurts, frustrations and hang ups. Owning our humanity can be incredibly humbling but there is also a beautiful freedom in owning the reality that we do not have it all together. There is a blackberry bittersweetness to our humanity.
The Process of Transformation
A meaningful DIY project has the ability to impart lessons about the important work of transformation and our unique journeys.
Transformed with Confidence
Change is tough but so are you. Consider these practical takeaways and anecdotes that will encourage you during a season of reinvention.
Grab onto {New} Hope with Both Hands
Joy Reyes provides insight and inspiration about hope, joy and a deeply rooted belief we were each created for more.
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.