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  • Be Kind
    On Being,  The Kitchen Sink

    Being Nice Isn’t The Same As Being Kind

    Don’t hear me wrong. I’m not saying I’ve taken up the task of becoming a rude insensitive jerk, just because I can. I’m not trying to swing so far to the other side of the spectrum that I fulfill some sort of reverse prophecy. What I am interested in though, is not letting the opinions of others sway my thoughts and actions (and in-actions) so often.

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    You Are Needed

    You are needed.

    April 2, 2020
    Woman deep in thought

    Don’t Ask This Question If You Want To Build A Meaningful Life.

    September 16, 2021
    Anon Gray sitting in desert, with words, "true happiness comes from appreciating both."

    On Routine and Joyful Chaos

    August 25, 2022
  • The stork symbolizes birth.
    Identity,  The Kitchen Sink

    It’s My Birth Mom’s Fault. But It’s My Responsibility.

    I may be able to blame my adoption for the abandonment and trust issues I struggle with today. But how they impact my relationships is on me. Waiting for my biological mother to come clean about why I wasn’t worth holding onto, in hopes of getting some clarity about my inherent value, is to choose to remain stuck.

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    Sprint Towards Your Dreams! I’ll Meet You At The Finish Line.

    May 19, 2022
    Claiming Our Identity

    Claiming our identity is like riding a wave.

    May 7, 2020

    “Being ourselves – better”

    November 4, 2019
  • Inner Peace Rock carin on a wood platform
    On Being,  The Kitchen Sink

    Your Inner Peace Is Just A Click Away

    We’ve been conditioned to believe that action is the only way to get what we want. When in fact, the truth is quite the opposite.

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    On Resolutions & Missing Pieces

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    Death Cleaning, Minimalism, and Decluttering: The Many Faces Of Spring Cleaning

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    Art Journal Spread

    You Don’t Have to Earn Your Place Here

    December 3, 2020
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I’m a dog lover, chocolate addict, warm bread sniffer, slow tea sipper, blank notebook hoarder, nomadic homebody. I seek out opportunities to live my life on purpose.


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