I am someone who firmly believes in the ideology of trusting my gut. Granted, because I have so many digestive issues, there are days during which I contemplate just how trustworthy my gut is, and occasionally I do have to question whether or not it holds any sway because it can be so unpredictable. But, … More Know your limit and stay within it
I would wager most people would rather avoid conflict than engage in it, generally speaking. Granted, there are instances in which there are no options aside from confronting the conflict head-on, but, if there is a possibility to dodge said turmoil, most of us would prefer the latter over the former. Personally, when I end … More Approaching conflict: sometimes, waiting is better
Many people consider Christmastime to be the highlight of their year, and, really, for understandable reasons; out of all of the holidays we collectively celebrate in a given calendar year, Christmas seems to take the cake in terms of celebrations, decorations, festivities and events compared to any other holiday or special occasion. I was chatting … More A friendly reminder you can say ‘no’ during the Holidays
I’m not entirely sure if there are specific criteria that dictate the length of time during which a relationship is considered long-term. Personally, I figure if the relationship has exceeded a few years it can be considered long-term, but, like I said, I am unsure if there is a certain length of time to exceed … More The beauty of maturity in long-term relationships
If you find the title of today’s post a wee bit confusing, I doubt you’re alone in thinking that. Vulnerability and beauty, as two separate entities, are not exactly paired together too often, nor are they typically affiliated with one another – beauty is something with positive social connotations associated with it, whereas vulnerability is … More The beauty of being vulnerable
I figure it would be fair to wager that just about each and every one of us has been at the receiving end of the exclusion equation at some point or another in life. If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky; if you have, you would likely agree with me in addressing exclusion as a rather … More Exclusion: an irksome life occurrence
I would argue that the vast majority of us prefer not to deal with conflict if we don’t absolutely have to. And, really, my argument is logical in its preposition; humans don’t typically crave conflict, or confrontation, hence why so many of us get rather uncomfortable when faced with either. Comfort, on the other hand, … More Comfort: are you helping, or hurting?
If reactivity is something you struggle with, you, my friend, are in the right place. I, too, am a highly reactive person, and while it something I have been working at to improve and alleviate, progress takes time, and there is always room for improvement in my own case. I don’t know the reason I … More Retreat, then react
I attend church every weekend with my mom at our local parish, and I have for some time now. It has sort of become a special time of bonding between my mom and me, and seeing as we both value our faith, spirituality and time together, all-in-all, it’s a pleasant experience. An old teacher of … More Former teachers, forever friends
Honesty, while in principle should not be, is perceived as a fickle concept by a lot of folks. We know and understand that being honest is always best, even if the truth is difficult to admit or hear. Still, despite comprehending the altruistic core of honesty, many of us tend to manipulate it to suit … More Honesty: a double-edged sword
Blaine and I have a good friend, Nic, who has been asking us to join him for bowling for a while now. We did make plans a few times, only for them to fall through for a variety of reasons, so when we made the plan to finally go this past weekend, we agreed nothing … More Bowling: quite literally fun for everyone
A couple of days ago, I had a conversation involving myself, my mom and my sister that proved to be rather therapeutic in nature. I can’t recall what exactly encouraged our chat to go in the direction it did, but we found ourselves discussing the concept of dwelling and how absolutely useless it is in … More Don’t be a dweller
I know I am a people pleaser, and it’s a realization I’ve carried with me for the past few years now. For the longest time, I genuinely did not understand that the way in which I was conducting daily life was in a manner that best suited those around me as opposed to myself, and … More Establishing boundaries: not as mean as you might think
COVID-19 and all of its baggage undeniably and significantly damaged so many things that are relevant to us. The economy, travel, relationships, jobs, and, of course, healthcare, are just a few examples of what immediately comes to mind when I contemplate what was drastically impacted by the pandemic, and its effects are far from over. … More COVID-19 vaccination status: a forgotten entitlement
Empathy is a concept that, nowadays, is hard to come by. For anyone unfamiliar with the term empathy and what exactly the concept is, it is, in my own words, the ability to read someone’s mood and/or emotions and be mindful of both when engaging with them. Put simply, it is the ability to ‘feel’ … More The power of empathy
While a saddening realization, I would wager that just about each and every one of us could think of someone when asked if we know someone who fails to be treated how they should. Unfortunately, women tend to fit this description more often than men do. Furthermore, this sort of poor treatment most often occurs … More Know your worth
I would wager that there a lot of people out there, roaming around, doing their own thing, that have absolutely zero comprehension of what the word ‘sorry’ signifies. We know that sorry is the appropriate thing to say when we wrong someone, and furthermore, that it serves as a form of apology, but aside from … More When sorry isn’t enough
Ahhh, resentment. It’s a fickle thing, and furthermore, a concept that has relevance to the vast majority of us. Resentment tends to coincide with grudges, especially if said resentment has deepened in intensity over a period of time, and neither tends to be terribly affluent in regard to what they present to the person possessing … More Do yourself a favour and stop holding grudges
I have to begin this post by acknowledging my dad – this one is for him, and any other dads out there who raised their daughters to be firm and stand their ground. If my previous sentence didn’t give it away, I consider myself a strong woman. By strong, I mean physically, to an extent; … More Understanding strong, assertive women
Stress is, unfortunately, something that has relevance to just about each and every one of us in one way or another throughout our adult years. Varying in intensity, yes, and coming from a variety of different mediums, sure, but simply put, none of us are immune to experiencing stress, with the exception of someone positively … More Stressed about how to de-stress? Read this
During one of the last storms we had, a swing of sorts blew out of one of the trees on the property Blaine and I live on. The swing in question has seen better days – I’m pretty sure it was composed using nothing but ratchet straps, twine and sticks, but considering we have absolutely … More Give in to your inner child
Some days I truly feel as though I could successfully compose an argumentative essay stating that the concept of helping others, in a general sense, is on the brink of extinction. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – I firmly believe the pandemic made a lot of us either consciously or unconsciously … More When in doubt, help out
The realm of crystals and gemstones is, to be honest, a rather confusing one if you’re new to it and don’t have the slightest inclination as to where to start. If it weren’t for my sister providing me with the basic fundamentals of crystals and their uses, I would be absolutely lost myself. My sister … More A beginners guide to crystals
I’ve been working alongside my Dad on our family farm for a few years now. I’ve always worked with him/for him, but in the last five years or so, I’ve become more involved with the operation, and in doing so, I’ve found myself spending a lot more time with him. I love my dad something … More Dislike versus misunderstanding: a fickle concept
I won’t gatekeep the three remaining love languages from you today, as I said in yesterday’s post that today’s would list the other three languages of love. I will, however, make you wait a little longer, or, rather, I ask that you don’t skip ahead just to get to the goods. Prior to learning about … More Do you know your love language? (part two)
If you’re familiar with the five different types of love languages, you’re probably familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman, the man responsible for formulating the love languages in his well-known book The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts. I first heard about Mr. Chapman’s work through a friend of mine who recommended his … More What’s your love language?
As of late, I’ve been seeing quite a few posts in my social feed regarding self-awareness and what all it encompasses. To be honest, I’m probably recognizing an uptick in self-awareness in my social feeds because I engaged with one post and now all of the algorithms are pushing it, and that’s the joy of … More How self-aware are you?
This past weekend, Blaine and I were finally able to get together with great friends of ours. We have made several attempts to formulate a plan and therefore execute said plan to hang out prior to this past weekend, but for a variety of different reasons, we had to keep postponing. Over dinner, we were … More The reality of navigating adult friendshipsÂ
As much as I try my hardest to live a life that doesn’t allow the opinions of others to bother me, I’m human, and therefore fuck up every now and then. Not just with living this mentality, but with just about everything. Ain’t nobody perfect, despite how many people try to give this impression. I … More Disassociating with the opinions of others
I figure it is usually best to take any information gained via social media with a grain of salt. If sources and references are provided alongside an educational social media post, that’s wonderful; the majority of things we see on social media platforms, however, in an educational context, are often presented without any background information, … More Have you heard of the ‘let them’ theory?
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