There have been many conversations on this blog about changing selves and growth. Many factors contribute to change: environment, people, travel, pain, and emotions in general. But the focus has largely centered on the individual self and not as much on how change affects relationships as a result. I’m very aware of my own fluid change and shifting identity and Read more…
There are many ways to interpret this saying. One is that there is a bit of ourselves in every person we meet. Thus, when we fight with them, we are also fighting ourselves. Another is that we are often our own enemy. I’m especially reminded of this after walking away from an argument, a bad day, or someone that Read more…
I am fortunate enough to have this quote by Ghandi painted in large letters on the wall facing my desk at work. Not only is it a daily reminder, but that it is one of my favorite quotes and is so close gives me a large sense of fate– I fit here. And for that, I am blessed. More importantly, Read more…
I have always tried to look back on my past and consciously not feel any regret. This is not to say that I have lived my life perfectly — It is because I know for a fact that I cannot go back and change things. Thus, feelings of regret would only serve to make me feel negatively over something I Read more…
As I write my posts, share my story, or make myself vulnerable, I find myself naturally wanting to weave in a lesson or a silver lining. Because that’s what I do. I try to find the best in people and I try to learn from everything. Even in my hardest, most raw and painful moments, I can feel myself growing Read more…
