Using Songs as Journal Prompts
Personal Advice on Becoming an Empowered Woman
We are all worthy of living a fulfilling life. That was something I wasn’t aware of a few years ago. In this post, I’m sharing with you how I’ve honored my own empowerment to change and take control of my life.
What’s keeping me up at night?
I can’t sleep. I’ve tried everything and my mind isn’t comforted, my racing thoughts only seem to float to the surface. It’s almost as if they’re fighting to be acknowledged. Okay, fine, I give in. I start paying attention to these thoughts, and I started to sense a pattern.
What It Means To Be a Patriot
Patriotism is defined as “devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country.” How each of us interprets and shows this is different, and it’s important to know what it means to you.
Soul Callings & Passionate Responses to Trolls
I caught a glimpse of my soul when she made herself known through a passionate response to a comment troll. Turns out, she does not like inequality or the gender pay gap. Bonus fact: women still earn $0.77 to a mans $1.
Spiritual Hugs on Halloween
I had the most beautiful experience last night as I lit a candle in remembrance of my Grandma Candy. I'm not pagan, but I thought their celebration of Samhain is a really beautiful concept. So I decided to light candles and reflect on my dead loved and the things I'm thankful for, and what I [...]
What to do with my hands?
I’ve always felt very awkward about my hands. I just don’t know what to do with them most of the time, and my hands often betray me by exhibiting my emotional state. Want to know how I’m really doing? Just look at the state of my hands.
My New Theme Song: The Divide
I have to talk for a minute about what could be my new theme song: The Divide by Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.
Don’t Call Me ‘Girl’
“In a culture where women are underpaid, are striving to make inroads, we should pay attention to how we address one other.” – Bonnie Greer, playwright and author I am not content with being called a girl. Especially at work. As a grown woman, I expect to be treated as such.
Why ‘Simple Man’ is Haunting Me
Find out why I can’t shake this song and what meaning it holds in my life. I’m no man, but it’s pretty simple.