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The struggle is real. While I am admittedly proud of my children’s “smart mouth,” I often find myself thinking: “I’m glad you know how to say ‘no,’ but could you please stop yelling it at me?” It is a fine line us parents must ride between encouraging our children to find, define, and use their voice,…
“She’s not very deep.” That’s what I’ve heard people say about me. Okay, maybe I haven’t actually heard them say it, but I sure know that they are thinking it — and no, that is not me overthinking it. I can tell from their judging eyes, their disapproving body language, and the confused look on…
“To find happiness, you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, and something to inspire you.” – Bilal Zahoor I heard a country song today in the car that caused me to think. I know, me, think? WOW! No, my brain doesn’t hurt. And yes, I do listen to country…
Influence has been described as “our inner ability to lift people up to our perspective” (Joseph Wong). I am not sure how I feel about that definition. Why? Because to me, influence seems more like an extroverted trait, an external ability. Additionally, I don’t like the idea that one person’s perspective is ‘higher’ or ‘above’…
Dear Little Girl With The Smart Mouth, I know you probably think that I am about to come down on you — that this is the moment when you are going to be chastised for that mouth which likes to run, and often gets away from you. Well, you are about to be surprised little…
“Strip it all down to the essentials and draw the hell out of what’s left.” – Alex Toth What is the deal with me? A couple of posts ago I encouraged you to “fake it”, to fake it for the sake of your sanity, your marriage, your children, and those around you. And now, I’ve…
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