Blame. Indifference. Bias. Ignorance. Shame. Judgement. They’re comfortable—easy. They’re what we run to when the unfamiliar ruffles our perspective. They’re what we resort to when we forget that ‘we the people’ means all of us and not just some of us. Comfortable IS easy but growth, healing and love are lasting. They alter trajectories and … Continue reading Run From What’s Comfortable
I hope today you acknowledge the breadth of your awesome. I hope you cling to hope and optimism even in the face of doubt and despair. I hope you discover how beautiful and special you are and that you'll not only believe it but live like you do. I hope you find the silver lining. … Continue reading Because You Owe Yourself Love | Hugs and Fist Bumps
When a smile feels more like a grimace. When a compliment is tinged with cruelty. When blame and accusation cloud truth and integrity. When lies are rampant. When words become weapons. When you are vilified for choosing you especially when you desperately need it. When you're treated like a burden instead of the blessing you … Continue reading When Love Is Absent, It’s Time To Go
No matter what goal you have in mind. No matter how many plans or dreams you've written, framed or committed to memory. No matter how many vision boards, or bucket lists you have hanging on the wall... If you don't start, you'll never finish. For many years, achieving a goal felt more like a dreamy, … Continue reading Start. Finish. Succeed. | Hugs and Fist Bumps
It's okay to put you first. Say it with me... it's okay to put me first!! Forget what you've heard. Throw out what you've been taught. Self-love is the new black and you know what? It's about time. How long have you suffered in silence, hiding the scars on your soul because you felt like … Continue reading Head Up. Shoulders Back. You Forward. | HugsandFistBumps
Hugs and Fist Bumps 