For most of my life, I've had this inner belief that I was made to change the world. I have never been satisfied with ordinary and, quite frankly, shuddered at the thought of a normal life. I was made for greatness and determined to do whatever it took to live a spectacular life. I've surroundedContinue reading "The Art of Rest"
The Middle of the Story
I had such ambitions for today. I was going to get up early, go to a coffee shop, and get work done. I had a list to go with my latte and I was going to conquer. I've spent the last few days allowing myself to transition--move in, get settled, explore. And today was aContinue reading "The Middle of the Story"
Beautiful Dreams
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. -Eleanor Roosevelt This is one of my favorite quotes of all time. Maybe it's because I'm a wild dreamer and I want someone to validate my wide-eyed imagination. But I think there's more to it than that. Dreaming comes easily to me.Continue reading "Beautiful Dreams"
I’m Moving!
Well, I suppose it's time for me to post my annual August update. This is the part where I yell, "Surprise! Here's what I'm doing with my life now." At least this is what I've done for the last three years in a row. It's been no secret that I've wanted to move to LAContinue reading "I’m Moving!"
Waiting for Permission
I've spent most of my life waiting for permission. Permission for what, you ask? Permission for...everything. Permission to risk. Permission to believe in myself. Permission to dream. Permission to pursue my dreams. I'm not sure where or when I learned I didn't have permission. But somewhere someone convinced me my opinion wasn't good enough. ThatContinue reading "Waiting for Permission"
The Decision
Decisions, Decisions I have attempted, at least five times this week, to write about decisions. Mostly because I hate them. And I hoped the process of writing would somehow magically make me better at them. It didn't. Everything I wrote felt either inauthentic or shaming. I could talk all I wanted about how a "goodContinue reading "The Decision"
When Courage is Quiet
Courage isn't always loud or ostentatious. Sometimes courage is quiet--a timid sounding whisper in a sea of screaming fears. Gentle yet fierce: "You've got this." I wrote this after I spent the evening pouring out to friend the barrage of fears I was experiencing. Transition tends to unravel things. In me, it's currently unraveling fear.Continue reading "When Courage is Quiet"
Permission to Be
Tonight was one of those nights where the whole world felt like too much. I've been on an intentional healing journey for a few months now and it's been very up and down. The last two weeks I've been on supplements that left me feeling physically beat. Top that off with an uncertain housing situation,Continue reading "Permission to Be"
Dealing With Disappointment
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN DISAPPOINTED? Disappointment sucks. There's no two ways about it. Last summer, I had an opportunity that I was incredibly excited about--an opportunity for which I'd barely dared to hope. In fact, when I first heard about this opportunity my response was, "God, please don't toy with my heart; don't letContinue reading "Dealing With Disappointment"
A Half-Brother’s Tale
They called us half-breeds. The mingling of races and the blending of bloodlines was considered a capital offense. Over four hundred years ago, a ragtag bunch of survivors did what they could to stay alive. The Assyrians had conquered our land and exiled our brothers. So we intermarried, adopted their customs, and survived. In doing so,Continue reading "A Half-Brother’s Tale"
Katelyn Alexander 