Positivity Pledge
A few months ago I was compelled to write a sort of manifesto called the “Lemonade Affirmation.” It was really just something I wrote as someone with chronic pain to never feel ‘less than’ and to embrace all of me…including the parts that don’t work so well. Well it became crazy popular on Facebook and […]
Chronic Illness & Comfort Zones
Yesterday I was in what they call ‘Happy Valley’ … It’s where my son Jake goes to college and it’s the nickname of Penn State University. I have no idea where the nickname originated, but I would imagine it has something to do with the general disposition & feeling in that incredible college town… Everyone […]
Riding on the fumes of gratitude – finding your niche
Do you guys know who Danielle LaPorte is? If you don’t, you should! (And now you will.) Her quotes are something else-so very powerful and breathtaking. She has a way with words that just speaks to me (and millions across the world.) Her famous hashtag is #truthbomb….and there’s reason for that. I was sooo excited […]
Obsessions, Agreements, & Assumptions
I’m obsessed with many things. Or, I should say, I HAVE been obsessed with many things. I was obsessed with trying my hand at Doodle art a few weeks ago. That one was very short-lived. (I’m just not an artist when it comes to drawing!) I was making my own kombucha for awhile and was […]
Gratitude and ‘God Moments’
God moments have been happening to me my entire life? Why do they seem to be happening more often now that I am in recovery?
Easy on the heart – Part 2!
3.20.17 Hey gang! I thought I’d share this one that I wrote back in January again. I actually forgot all about it, but as I was working on the site tonight I came across it and it was so perfect! I made a new graphic for it because I love the quote by Kristin Granger […]
Pink checkered Vans and Me-A real-life Cinderella story
A real life Cinderella story…(but with Vans…) 12.31.16 I had started writing this post in December and was going to write a funny post about my plight and quest for the pink and white checkerboard Vans I have coveted since the 8th grade. 3.4.17 Holy crap….I have ’em!!!! I have a real life Cinderella story […]
How a 5 Minute Video from a 16 Year Old Girl Changed my Life
I have a very powerful life story to share with you all that is not my own. It’s about a friend of mine named Mary. If you’re looking for inspiration and only ever read one of my blog posts, please make it this one. I think it might change the way you look at your […]
“In the end….only kindness matters.”
“In the end…only kindness matters.” – ‘Hands’ Jewel This line from that beautiful song by Jewel has always been one of my all-time favorite quotes. As a matter of fact, I’m almost certain that if you were to look in my ‘about me’ section on my Facebook page, it will be the only quote in […]
Happiness
What’s the word for this feeling? (Based on a gratitude that I originally posted on 10.28.16 in my “Gratitude Project“) Today I am grateful that I am (………………..) What’s the word? I’ve known what I wanted to express my gratitude for all day today, but I just haven’t been able to come up with the […]
