Chasing After Me

I always apologize. For everything…seriously…FOR EVERYTHING. Some of the things, I absolutely should apologize for. But I also find myself apologizing…for speaking, for having opinions, for asking questions, for not saying enough, for not fixing something unfixable, for thinking I’m not good enough, for other peoples’ emotions, for my own emotions, for not doing something [...]

One of the biggest enemies of my fulfillment is a lack of confidence. Because it paralyzes me. Once it paralyzes me, lack of confidence bleeds into other areas of my life. Once it paralyzes me, by definition, I cannot move…I cannot grow. It’s a horrible spiral. When it hits me, it results in a reluctance [...]

You know the people… …those who are human, yet striving to be superhuman. …those always, always, always working toward perfection, and are never satisfied. …those working to please way too many people…trying to make them proud. …those afraid to share their imperfections, faults and fears, even to those closest to them, because they’re afraid of [...]

Embrace is a powerful word. It’s more than a hug. It’s more than a greeting. It creates an image. It prompts action. It evokes deep emotions. Webster’s definition confirms it: To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection To surround; enclose To twine around Now add the “-ed” to [...]

Fear is a funny thing. It’s not always obvious. It’s horribly uncomfortable. And, it’s often taboo. Relational rejection. There. I said it. That’s my biggest fear. Now it’s out there. It’s ironic really. Ironic because I love being completely open. Ironic because I love the freedom to be real…raw…and human. Ironic because I love seeing [...]