I expected 2022 to be better. I had great expectations for this year. I planned to write every single day. I wanted to use less plastic and commit myself to being fully minimalist, eating healthier, exercising and doing all that is good for the environment. Instead, my father passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2022. … Continue reading Lost Expectations
Category: Anxiety
Plan now not later
My dad is currently in the ICU due to Covid. Even being fully vaccinated and boosted, he is immunocompromised, so Covid is still overtaking him. The last week has been a whirlwind. Besides the nerve wracking experiences of watching someone you love deteriorate, I have to learn about the finances of a 46 year married … Continue reading Plan now not later
Feeling It All
Secretly, I enjoyed the slowness of life during the quarantine in 2020. I didn’t feel rushed or over-scheduled. However, since life has resumed since July 2021, I feel like a chicken with its head cut off. Although, if I am honest, I don’t want life to go back to the way it was, I want … Continue reading Feeling It All
Progress Over Achievements
Hustle over here, hustle over there, get a side hustle. Hustle. Hustle. When will it ever be enough? Covid forced our lives to come to a screeching halt. Many of us didn’t want to do anything but snack and take naps. As places begin to open up and many go back to work, the hustle … Continue reading Progress Over Achievements
Support AAPI Lives
From annie_wu_22 on Instagram I am processing my anger, grief, and fear from Tuesday evening's shooting deaths of 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian and AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) women, in Atlanta, Georgia. The way the police handle the press conference stirred up my emotions even more. I'm already nervous going outside due … Continue reading Support AAPI Lives
Today’s Inspiration
Fighting the Patriarchy One Grandpa at a Timeby Lisa Norgren A grown man looms behind my three-year-old daughter. Occasionally he will poke or tickle her and she responds by shrinking. Smaller and smaller with each unwanted advance. I imagine her trying to become slight enough to slip out of her booster seat and slide under … Continue reading Today’s Inspiration
Today’s Inspiration
I read this article on the minimalist blog, “Becoming Minimalist”. This article is so inspirational, I had to share. Grab the tissues. Here is the article below by Chris Norton Can you think of a moment when someone’s words drastically impacted your life? Maybe this moment came from a parent, a teacher, or mentor. Maybe … Continue reading Today’s Inspiration
Speaking Up
Credit:IG@morganharpernichols "Children are meant to be seen, not heard." "Women need to stay quiet and look pretty." "You don't want to ruffle any feathers, so keep quiet." "No one will believe you, so why start something you can't stop?" I follow the amazing poet, Morgan Harper Nichols on Instagram. She has a way with words. … Continue reading Speaking Up
A Mini Manifesto on How to Handle Anxiety
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 ESV Our thoughts can give us hope and renew our faith. In dealing with anxiety, depression, or … Continue reading A Mini Manifesto on How to Handle Anxiety
Anxiety is like a Bad Boyfriend
“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me great joy.” Psalm 94:19 Recently, I made a decision in my life that was difficult. I decided to break up a relationship that I was in for a very long time. I broke up with anxiety because anxiety is like a bad boyfriend. … Continue reading Anxiety is like a Bad Boyfriend
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