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THERE’S BEAUTY IN ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES

If personal boundaries were as obvious as a yellow caution sign when the floor is wet after being mopped — they would be easier to follow. Unfortunately, they are more invisible to the naked eye; making it your duty as an individual to set and clarify the ones you have with others. Naturally, discovering what boundaries you want to put in place can be challenging. However, it shouldn’t be shied away from because there’s so much beauty in establishing them. It can make for healthier connections with yourself, family, and all others you surround yourself with both knowingly & unknowingly.

In tonight’s post, I want to explore the beauty in establishing boundaries and how to do so in a healthy & productive way.

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MAKING FRIENDS IN YOUR TWENTIES

There’s something to be said for old friends that ride the wave with you into your twenties. Naturally they’re a comfort because you’ve known them for years prior and if you all’s friendship survives the trials and tribulations of *teenhood, you’d hope that the same could be said for adulthood. Not always the case, but one can hope. In any case, there’s for sure something to be said for making friends in your twenties though. It can be every bit of beautiful, challenging, uncomfortable, and yet growth stimulating. Continue Reading

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I’M NOT JUST STRONG, I’M A SOFT WOMAN

In recent years, I’m not a huge fan that for so long we were taught to idolize strong women. Women who could weather any storm and face all fears, yes they deserve our respect. But the women who didn’t show emotion because they bottled everything up and kept on keeping on, I’m not so sure that should have been idolized. Strong women who raised their daughters to be strong in the face of turmoil, angst, and despair. Who raised daughters to believe that to cry is to be weak, to let others have a one up on you. Continue Reading

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HOW TO LIVE YOUR BEST SINGLE LIFE

Disclaimer: if you’re not single, this post isn’t for you, but you’re welcome to dive in at your leisure. However, I will ask that you send this to a single friend you know because this post is for her. For the her that currently or has at some point experienced my exact sentiments. Baby girl, this one’s for you. Enjoy.

Last year, I was so consumed with connection. Pause. Am I the only person loving how good saying last year feels? No, it’s not just a me thing? It feels so good to have a clean slate and refer to past actions as the past because quite literally those actions were in the past, last year and all. In any case back to the original direction of today’s blog post — I’m not too big or too shy to admit that. I was so consumed with connection. Too consumed with finding my person and dating with intention.

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