Making the most out of each day
We have officially reached the end of the Holiday season. And as I'm sure many of you saw on different social media sites, the holidays are not always happy and joyful for everyone. This was true for me this year but it wasn't consistent. I loved having time to simply be with my family. I... Continue Reading →
"Want to get together for coffee?" That question can seem innocent enough, but sometimes it's more than just a cup of coffee. Coffee is the way I start every morning. Coffee is the way I sometimes end a day. But more often than not, it's not just the drinking of a cup of coffee. It's... Continue Reading →
Going through a divorce can be an isolating experience. Even though you are surrounded by family and friends who are there to lift you up, it often feels like you are alone in your pain. To help me understand what I was thinking, what I was feeling - especially after learning about the affair -... Continue Reading →
About a year ago I wrote a piece called "I (Still) Believe in Love" and then I shared it here on my blog on a post called "Be Brave. Still Believe." At the time I originally wrote that piece I was separated from my husband and we were going through the divorce process. It was... Continue Reading →
I haven't written anything since the divorce was finalized. I thought my mind would be overflowing. I thought my mind would have more to say than I knew what to do with. On some levels this has been true. But on some other levels, it's like I've had nothing more to say. I think some... Continue Reading →
In June I wrote another post that I titled "Escape" in which I talked about not being able to escape the reality I found myself in. I talked about no matter how much I wanted to leave I couldn't. However, that simply wasn't true. What I needed was to change my mindset. What I needed... Continue Reading →
We all face difficult moments in our lives. Some last for simply that - a moment. Others last for far longer than we would care for them to. However, each person handles situations differently. Each person processes, reacts, reflects differently. When someone is going through something, it is so easy to judge and say "this... Continue Reading →
"I guess we get a divorce." Those six words, uttered while sitting in the marriage counselors office, are forever burned into my memory. Those words - words that could never be taken back - marked the turning point. I knew then that I had lost him - no matter how long I held out hope;... Continue Reading →
The meaning of the lotus flower holds such power because it can offer hope and strength to people struggling in their daily lives. It is a symbol that shows that no matter where you start off in life and no matter what you're going through, you have the ability to rise above, overcome all negativity... Continue Reading →
No matter what point you find yourself in life, it is important to surround yourself with people who are there for you no matter what. They may not always realize that they are supporting you, but friends and family are the most important people to have in your life. As I have gone through everything... Continue Reading →
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