We don’t own our children. We’re their stewards. Our as parents is to attend to care for them for a while and then release them to continue on their journey.
Monthly Archives: December 2018
You Can Opt Out
There are some things in life we just can’t change. But there are others that we most definitely can.
Just One Thing
You are not meant to be just one thing.
Donuts And Diet Culture
Diet culture did not topple as I chewed that delicious, delicious fried dough. My act of self-care can’t take down a system, and I shouldn’t expect it to. The donuts were never meant to #smashthepatriarchy; they were just meant to be delicious. And I hear donuts are excellent fuel for the work ahead
Emotions Are Information
Emotions are responses to chemical and contextual cues. They provide a type of information that is not conveyed easily through other means. The trick is to interpret that information well.
It’s Normal
Our society wants us to treat each day the same. To expect the same productivity, the same results. But that’s not normal. It is normal to behave differently when the circumstances are different. And darkness definitely qualifies as a circumstance.
Being Human
Being human — messy, imperfect, changing, vulnerable — is not a personal failing.
Losing Control
What’s your ultimate fear? Mine is losing control.
You Belong
When you believe you belong, you give yourself permission to be and to do.
No Reason
Time with friends (and brunch) doesn’t need a reason to be a priority.