Brokenness, it’s a heavy word. We see it, we hear it – it’s so hard to not put walls up and protect every ounce of our being because of its side effects. Because at the end of the day, that’s what we’re all afraid of isn’t it? We fear being broken all over again. We fear not being wanted the way we desire to feel wanted. We fear that the love, vulnerability, commitment, and trust…
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Let’s be real, there isn’t a single person in this world who can say that life is easy, because spoiler alert: it’s not. There isn’t a playbook or best practices for how to get through in one piece – it’s emotionally, mentally, and physically draining, yet exhilarating. It’s overwhelming and complicated, yet all-encompassing and inspiring. It can turn your temporary weaknesses into your greatest strengths. It can be what sets your soul on fire, forcing you…
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What could I possibly know about love? What could I possibly know about life? Who am I to give any sort of advice when I still have an entire life of my own to live, mistakes to make, and lessons to learn? We all have our own story; our own journey in finding love, happiness, and purpose in life. We all have a reason behind our “why” and how we envision our personal stories to…
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When I get where I’m going, it will be because I chose to forgive. It will be because I chose to take giant leaps of faith without having any fear. It will be because I chose happiness over settling for less than. When I get where I’m going, it will be because I allowed my heart to break, mend, and heal more than enough. It will be because I shared my victories, battle wounds, sins, and struggles with…
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Dear God, my heart is hurting. It feels weak, exhausted, and conflicted. It feels used, tainted, and left behind. It’s hurting, and I don’t know why. It seems as though I have a million and one love languages; a million and one ways I am able to give and receive love and appreciation in all things. I desire feeling wanted, needed, appreciated, and adored just as much as the next person. I desire to share…
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