Freedom through Forgiveness

“It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive.” Why is it so much more difficult for us to forgive ourselves than it is to forgive the people we love? This is a question that often comes to mind in the midst of having made a mistake. I believe it stems from

Shameless (Pt. 3) Self-Love

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Oftentimes, our ego tells us that we can’t possibly be happy until we have achieved either this thing or that. The problem is that all we ever have is the present moment. If we put off our happiness now for later, it will only ever be so. We

February (Pt. 2) Freakout

“How long should you try? Until.” I’d like to share that amidst my progression to be healthier this year, I’ve eaten some foods where health was certainly questionable. And though I felt guilty, I took a moment to stop and listen to the chattering mind that began to take over. Entertained by the ridiculousness of

January (Pt. 1) Jitters

“Set your goals high enough to inspire you and low enough to encourage you.” The usefulness of bringing your New Years resolutions back into reality. Not the goals themselves (go big or go home), but the timeframes you allot. With the beginning of the New Year brings the long-anticipated feeling of a fresh start. And