Since I began this blog a year ago, there have been a few people who have expressed amazement at my courage to speak my truth. Yet, I don’t see it as being courageous. For me, this blog and all I speak of within it are my truth. They are my life, past and present. These…
The Independent Dependent
I pride myself on being an independent person. I do not trust others so I rely on them as little as possible. It is not beneath me to go without something rather than ask someone else for help if it is impossible for me. In fact, I would probably consider myself stubbornly independent (and my…
Is Your Relationship Killing Your Dreams?
How do you walk away from someone you know isn’t good for you? When do you finally decide you have had enough hurt? At what point is it time to give up all hope? Is your relationship causing you pain? Anyone with a healthy self-esteem will know by the fact that their partner doesn’t respect…
Timing Matters! Show Your Pride Today
I’ve made no secret of the fact that I have not been on speaking terms with my mother for quite a long time. Also, I have been open about the fact that I am on a road to healing a lot of emotional wounds created in my childhood. It is not with pride that I…
You Know You Are Healing When…
Healing from emotional wounds is a never-ending journey. There are many twists and turns along the way. Thorns and obstacles cross our path. Unexpected potholes to impede our progress appear time and again. Diligently we continue on forward. How do you know when you have reached your destination? When can you say that you are…
Respect Is A Lost Virtue
If I had to pin down what I think is wrong with people these days, I would have a quick answer. People have lost the virtue of respect. By definition, to respect is to act in a way which shows that you are aware of (someone’s rights, wishes, etc.) Today there is no respect for…
Dear Diary: Expectations Do Not Equal Reality
Dear Diary, Two months ago I made a huge lifestyle change for my health. Walking away from a job I held for over 17 years, I gave up stability and routine, schedules and pain. As I left, I found I created some expectations of how my new life would be. In my head I had…
Intuition: The Telly In Your Belly
Recently I had a friend tell me he would like me to meet someone to get a feel for them. I smiled because I knew what he meant in asking that. Until I told him about being an empath, he was amazed at how well I could pick up on people within minutes of being…
Do You Have Style?
What does your writing say about you? If you read different authors you can start to get a feel about the person behind the words. Every writer has their own style, or voice. Sometimes it’s in the choice of words. Other times it may show through the tone or emotion you feel when you read…
Spring Isn’t Always About Flowers
Anyone who knows me knows I love my flowers, especially roses. Something within my soul connects with the blooming beauties. The season of Spring erases the dull ache of Winter with gorgeous blossoms to engage our senses. Vibrant reds, violets, yellows and greens replace lackluster browns and grays. One day everything is asleep, and the…