Social Issues

Is Intuition a Psychic Ability?

Oh, man. This topic is loaded for me for so many reasons and on so many levels. I have been so hurt and abused by the concept of...

Mindful Living

Just Because You Are Worthy of Something, Doesn't Mean You Will Get It

There is a SUPER popular phrase that I see all the time, all over the internet and in books and it goes something like this: YOU ARE...

Social Issues

The Law of Attraction Is a Victim-Blaming Belief System

Naomi Judd passed away yesterday and her daughter, Ashley Judd released the following statement - "Today we sisters experienced a...

Personal Well-Being

Standing Up and Speaking Out

We live in a complicated world. With so many voices and differing opinions, it can be paralyzing to know how, when, or even if we should...

Social Issues

My Take on the Whole "Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock" Thing

Nobody needs my opinion. I get it. The world is full of way, way, WAY too much of everything right now and the last thing anyone needs is...

Social Issues

Using the Concept of God to Excuse Bad Behavior

I've seen it my whole life. A person believes in their version of God. This person believes that their version of God wants certain...

Social Issues

Shaming Women Who Choose to Stay Home and Have Kids

There seems to be a predominant message in the circles that I occasionally engage with that places the value of a woman on her ability...

Social Issues

A Thought for Those Who Are Suffering

The Russian government is currently invading Ukraine and my heart is breaking. I can't imagine what people are going through right now...

Personal Well-Being

"Good Vibes Only" Is a Form of Toxic Positivity That Doesn't Serve Anyone

The phrase "good vibes only" became hugely popular during one of the most challenging chapters of my life. I had been fighting for my...

Personal Well-Being

Can You Always Trust Your Intuition?

The world is kind of a messy place. People from all walks of life seem to have the answers to all of life's biggest questions. Many of us...

Social Issues

When the Term "Victim Mentality" is Used to Silence and Gaslight Actual Victims of Mistreatment

The term "victim mentality" (or "victim mindset") is often used to paint the picture of a person who has a "poor me" attitude and refuses...

Love Matters

Why I Am a Firm LGBTQ+ Ally

I was raised to believe that being gay was a choice and that "living a gay lifestyle" was a sin close to murder. I just kind of ignored...

Love Matters

Is It Selfish to Ask Someone for Forgiveness?

I was listening to a podcast the other day that had three people discussing the concept of forgiveness in a slightly atypical way. This...

Personal Well-Being

The Secret About The Secret

I'm just going to cut right to the chase here and say that I believe the secret about The Secret is that there is no secret. There is...

Personal Well-Being

How To Get Anything You Want

I recorded this blogpost because I'm pretty passionate about this, as you can tell. :) LISTEN TO THIS BLOGPOST HERE (Sarcasm alert...)...

Mindful Living

The Three Most Important Words I've Ever Learned to Say

We're all wrong sometimes. And I'm not talking about misspelling the word "unnecessary" or cutting someone off in traffic. I'm talking...

Social Issues

Should We Really Call People Toxic?

It's everywhere. You see it in blogposts by well-meaning life coaches that have your best interest at heart. You see it all over social...

Personal Well-Being

Why I'm Taking a Break From Instagram

Instagram is very enticing to me as a visual, multi-passionate person. On the one hand, the beautiful, creative images inspire me to...

Personal Well-Being

Redefining Success

I've seen several posts on Instagram this week that highlight the concept of success and high-achievement as being directly tied to...

Social Issues

When Compassion Looks Like a Lack of Compassion

This is going to be a tough topic to tackle, but it's something I am currently wrestling with and feel like I need to process through...