There are a few cliché statements that I have heard numerous times over the past few weeks: "When it rains, it pours." "God only gives us what we can handle." "Experiences like this build character." "When this is all over, you'll look back on this time..." Let me tell you, I will never look back… Continue reading Thirty Days of Gratitude – #17 – Perseverance
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Thirty Days of Gratitude – #20 – People Who Care
“Was this morning good for you? Is there anything different I can do to meet your learning needs while you’re here?” I could feel the tears forming in the corners of my eyes. I didn’t want them to come. My eyes had been burning all morning. I assumed the burning was because of the exhaustion… Continue reading Thirty Days of Gratitude – #20 – People Who Care
Grappling
*Trigger Warning - Abuse, Rape, Victim* "Tonight we are going to do some grappling." (Yes, I certainly will be grappling) The high energy from the children's class was slowly diffusing from the air as all us adults sat down on the red mats of the Taekwondo studio. We sat in a rough circle around the Master of… Continue reading Grappling
Excuses
I think I have entered the anger phase of grief. I was thinking about the "reasons" why I'm not "friend worthy" anymore, and they don't make sense... 1. How does someone else's bad/negative attitude make it impossible for you to reach your own life goals? Only if you let it... Maybe I've been negative a… Continue reading Excuses
If Wanting Was Enough
I'm sorry I was not brave enough. I'm sorry I let you down. This year of disappointment and rejection has taught me that it's not always possible to get what you want - no matter how much you want it. And no amount of effort can change that. Trying too hard has led to failure… Continue reading If Wanting Was Enough
