This originally appeared in A Fierce Flourishing Guidebook, which is a compilation workbook of amazing women sharing all sorts of important things you need to flourish this coming year. It is part of your Membership Welcome Kit, and you are …
Finding a Place to Bloom
I love seasons! I like the change of weather and beauty each season brings in its own right. But there is something magical about spring as the trees and bushes and flowers bud, reminding me of the promise of new …
Practical Steps to Understanding your Longings
How do we find a healthy tension between disconnect and connection? Even as an extrovert, I still have my own thirst for quiet space, especially now that I am a mommy. The house gets so loud sometimes, and I find …
It Doesn’t Have to be Big to be Courageous
When my first child was born, the decision to quit my job and stay home took a split second. It would be bliss. Bliss exists in motherhood but can be difficult to find, and I soon questioned my decision. Between …
5 Mothering Should I’s
I’m an only child. By all birth order analysis, this translates to an uber-responsible, take little risk, perfectionist-driven person. So when motherhood arrived on my doorstep (or rather in my belly) I wanted to do things the “right” way. I …
What Mothers Need to Say When They Look in the Mirror
I want you to take a moment and look into a mirror. And as you look at yourself, I want you to say, with all of the sincerity you can muster, “Thank You.” It will feel very silly. But it’s …
Raising Kids Who Know Who They Are
Raising kids to know who they are is no small task, especially when many of us still question our own identities. When my kids were little, I attempted to raise self-actualized children by: Shielding them from failure and rejection. Helping …
What Would You Do?
“It’s all downhill from here. I’m working my way right out of this job.” I thought sadly to myself as my preschooler began to chatter about starting kindergarten in the coming year. I sighed quietly and offered her a weak …
The Day I Named What I Wanted
It was just a few months ago, typing away in a private Facebook group for an online class, where I used this phrase, “I am a writer.” Our instructor had challenged us as a group to claim the title, writer. …
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