Mercy
…Many think that showing mercy is weakness, that it’s about letting people get away with murder and letting them off the hook. Really, it’s about letting go of the hook altogether…
Achievements
… I’ve come to understand that achievement, real, lasting, soul-deep achievement, isn’t about how much we’ve accomplished or own, but how closely we’re walking with God as we do the work. …
Failure
..In my journey, I’ve come to understand that failure is not the opposite of success; it’s a part of success. Each stumble, each misstep, has taught me more than any smooth path ever could…
Imposter syndrome
…Imposter syndrome is the internal belief that you’re not as competent as others think you are. It’s not just modesty or humility, it’s the deep fear that you’ll be “found out” as a fraud, despite evidence of your success…
God’s grace
…It was grace that sustained me when answers didn’t come. Grace that reminded me I was still held, still loved, still seen. Still being carried….
Grace
…Grace is not a reward; it’s a gift. It’s not about being perfect but knowing you are enough….
Doubt
…The doubt doesn’t manifest itself as if it’s a crisis but in a quiet and, dare I say, humble way. The questions are simple: “What if I’m wrong?” “What if I’m not really on the right path?” “What if I made the wrong choice?” “Is this all there is, or am I missing something?”…
Clarity
…The thing is, it’s not easy to find the balance if there is no clarity. How do you get that clarity? What makes the ability to gain clarity so important?…
Finding Balance
…Balance for me revolves around my mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. I’m not certain I can say one is more important than the other; all four have to be firmly in place. If the four legs are not touching the ground evenly, then I know for sure my life will be off-balanced, and it is not easy to stabilize it….
Fitting in
…Fitting in means that we mold ourselves into what we see as the norms, values, and expectations of a certain crowd and this happens to the detriment of our true self….