6 Simple Things I Do When Life Feels Completely Overwhelming

“You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” ~Timber Hawkeye Overwhelm doesn’t always knock politely. Sometimes it crashes into…

How Understanding Complex Trauma Deepened My Ability to Love Myself

“Being present for your own life is the most radical act of self-compassion you can offer yourself.” ~Sylvia Boorstein In 2004, I experienced a powerful breakthrough in understanding what it…

95 Text Messages To Make Him Smile

Nothing feels better than making the person you love smile. Knowing that your words brought a moment of happiness to their day can uplift your own. Whether you’re married or…

92 Long Love Messages For Her

A thoughtful and romantic message from your significant other can turn a horrible day into an amazing one. If you’ve ever received a surprise note or text from someone you…

125 Cute Things to Say to Your Crush to Flirt Like a Pro

Got a crush you want to impress?  Looking for the perfect combination of sweet, charming, and witty words to make your crush smile?  Well, you’re in luck! We’ve compiled 125…

The Beautiful Losses of a Childhood Moved to the Philippines

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ~Alan Watts I must admit, dear reader, that I…

The Strength I Found Hidden in Softness

“You can’t heal what you won’t allow yourself to feel.” ~Unknown I used to act strong all the time. On the outside, I looked like I had it all together.…

Micro-Faith, Huge Benefits: Reasons to Believe in Something Bigger

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~Martin Luther King Jr. My grandmother passed away a few years ago after a long battle…

Remembering What Truly Matters in a World Chasing Success

“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” ~Albert Einstein, adapted I often feel like I was born into the wrong story. I grew up in…

From Loss to Hope: How I Found Joy Again

“Even when we fall, we rise again—a little wiser, a little braver, and with a way better story to tell.” ~Jessica W. Bowman The phone call arrived like a silent…