Growth Isn’t About Having No More Problems…
Growth is about having no more problems. It’s about having newer, better, and higher quality problems.
(Look how far you’ve come.)

Growth is about having no more problems. It’s about having newer, better, and higher quality problems.
(Look how far you’ve come.)

A friend on Facebook posted a great question about the difference between “doing nothing” and “being lazy.” I commented directly to his post, but wanted to share it here too. I know this is something I’ve struggled with A LOT, and still do if I’m honest with myself. This is as much a helpful reminder…
If traumatic experiences made you stronger, kinder, and more empathetic, then everyone who went through one would turn out that way too. But we know better. Some do, yes. But some get emotionally stuck in their past. Some become victims or blamers. Some become meaner or harder. Trauma affects everyone, but in different ways. So…
When Bad Thoughts Show Up, You’re Not a Bad Person Have you ever caught yourself thinking something that made you go, “Whoa… where did that come from?” Maybe it was a flash of lust, anger, revenge, or just some shadowy intrusive thought that didn’t feel like the “real you.” If so, I want you to…
You Are Loved Exactly As You Are Have you ever felt like no matter how much you grow, improve, or heal… it’s still not enough? Like there’s always some invisible standard just out of reach that you have to meet in order to feel worthy of love? Yeah. I’ve been there too. And in this…
WHY > WHAT Message to myself today: If you want more love and joy in your life, it’s not “what” you do that matters as much as “why” you’re doing it. The same activity with a different intention or motivation can be a profoundly different experience. One way can be joyful, another way miserable. Doing…
You’re wealthy if people like you. I don’t mean “like” as in people-pleasing, approval-seeking, or being a doormat. I mean other people like spending time with you, talking with you, being around you. They enjoy your company. They want you around. You’re a positive influence in their lives. If you have that, you’re wealthy. You’re…