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.
Tag Archives: inspirational quotes
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.
Being Human
Being human — messy, imperfect, changing, vulnerable — is not a personal failing.
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.
There’s Something About The Smell Of A Bookstore
The one goes out to my fellow book lovers.
The Things That Are Obvious To You
We all need to honor our own gifts to do the important work in this world, especially folks whose gifts have been chronically suppressed and undervalued.