personal growth

Somewhere Between Scraped Knees and Endless To-Do Lists

Somewhere Between Scraped Knees and Endless To-Do Lists

Somewhere between childhood adventures and adult responsibilities, the things that once brought us joy can slip down the priority list. A re...

The Messy Middle: What happens between the setback and the comeback?

The Messy Middle: What happens between the setback and the comeback?

We love comeback stories. But what about the messy middle? Revisiting Come Back Strong nearly a decade later, I'm reflecting on resilience, ...

From Pushing to Choosing

From Pushing to Choosing

I've spent much of my adult life being capable. But lately, I've been questioning whether being good at something means I have to keep doing...

What Strong Means to Me Now

What Strong Means to Me Now

For years, I measured strength by how much I could do, carry, accomplish, and push through. These days, I’m asking a different question: How...

This Is My Gift. This Is My Time.

This Is My Gift. This Is My Time.

A handwritten note from an old friend led me to two Bible verses, a childhood memory, and a question I can't stop thinking about: What if I'...

Courage Has a New Spot on My Desk

Courage Has a New Spot on My Desk

Sometimes preparation helps us grow. Sometimes it gives us a respectable place to hide. I'm learning that courage isn't believing I'll succe...

The Wobble Is Part of the Ride

The Wobble Is Part of the Ride

Sometimes the opportunity looks right. The path makes sense. You're fully capable of doing it. And still, something feels off. Maybe the wob...

Safe Enough to Exhale

Safe Enough to Exhale

What if the rooms we work so hard to enter aren't the ones where we're meant to thrive? A reflection on unanswered prayers, trusting your in...

This Season Is the Workshop

This Season Is the Workshop

Some seasons aren't meant to be rushed through. They're workshops—places where our experiences become tomorrow's stories. A reflection on be...