"Self-doubt can easily become the cause of every missed step in life. Self-doubt steals dreams, denies hope, and assassinates faith. Know that you know what you are doing. When you do what feels right for you, know that you know it is right for you." —Iyanla Vanzant
Life
There Is No Single…
“There is no single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” -Audre Lorde
Don’t Hold Together What Must Fall Apart…
"Sometimes, right when you think your life is getting better, everything falls to pieces, and you end up right back where you started. In those moments just remember, that right when your life has fallen apart, something unexpected will come along; a new person, friend, opportunity or discovery, that will help you put the pieces … Continue reading Don’t Hold Together What Must Fall Apart…
It’s Normal And It’s Okay
Another night of barely present sleep has me sitting here stressed. I should be boxing things up in my bathroom or going through my closet, but it's cold, even with the heat on, the wind is insane, and I think I have to give myself a break today. From the neck down, everything hurts. If … Continue reading It’s Normal And It’s Okay
If Your Actions…
"If your options are closing-in around you and you feel panicked, scared and helpless, this is the time for action. Your greatest moments of challenge are a call to defy your timid habits of safety and to rush out into life. This is the time to go out, socialize, meet new people, be around friends, … Continue reading If Your Actions…
Beginnings, Endings, and New Beginnings
It's utterly surreal how much my life has changed in the last eight years. I set out on a specific course, reached a major fork in the road, chose a direction, a dream, and now I am starting over with a dream I've somehow managed to keep hidden in the back of my mind, all … Continue reading Beginnings, Endings, and New Beginnings
Life Is A Series…
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." —Lao Tzu
October, You Glorious Friend
It's not a secret: Fall is my favorite time of year, and October and November are two of my favorite months. October is a birth-pride kind of thing. I don't care if it's sunny year-round in California, because to me, that's hell. Peace is watching the leaves change color. It's not having one or two … Continue reading October, You Glorious Friend
