Category Archives: Relationships
The Confessional of a Sinner
Here is my confession: Through my life, in the different iterations of me–the wilder one, the irresponsible one, the uptight one, the good girl one, the anxious one, the depressed one; in each of these phases of my life, I … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Relationships, religion, spirituality
Tagged authenticity, courage, religion, spirituality, vulnerability
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Chin Up
I believe we get the same messages in life until we’re ready to hear them. A few years ago, a friend suggested I try positive manifestations, and understanding you’re deserving and worthy of your goals and desires. Then this week, … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Meditation, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged dating, positive manifestations
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She’s With The Band
Who are you? How do you identify yourself? What’s your elevator pitch? What’s your brief Twitter profile description? There are so many ways to view yourself. By the roles we play, by our hobbies, by our age, gender, race/ethnicity, profession. … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Health Issues, Mindfulness, Relationships
Tagged change, identity crisis, rock band, self identity
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Let’s Talk About Sex
Sexuality is a funny thing. Sex is a funny thing. We’re sharing the earth with billions of our best friends, so clearly we’re doing something right. Or if not right, we’re certainly doing it at the very least. Because it feels … Continue reading
Posted in Health Issues, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged sex ed, sexual education, sexual orientation, sexuality, teens and sex
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Delete, I’d Hit That
Well, that didn’t last long. In my decision to actively date again, I created a profile on another online dating site. It’s been less than a week and I deleted it already. I just could not take it anymore. At … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Empowerment, Relationships
Tagged dating, objectification, online dating, sexual harrassment, sexualization, unwanted sexual advances
18 Comments
Hawaii
Love is like Hawaii. Without the pineapples and shaved ice with red beans and Spam sushi. Without the luaus and sunsets and jet lag. Otherwise, they’re very similar, and coconut bras may or may not play a part in both … Continue reading
Posted in Dating, Relationships
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A Story
A story, if you will: When a friend was a young child, she was the one out of all her siblings to spill the milk. Without fail, every meal, she would spill the milk. Without fail, her father would say … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged family role, life story
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Little Miss Perfect
At the end of each school day, I ask the kids several questions that I hope maximizes my chances of getting real answers, meaty answers, answers with depth and intel. I ask them things like Who made them laugh? Who … Continue reading
Posted in Mindfulness, Parenting, Relationships
Tagged judging; not enough; feeling inferior
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Connecting the Dots
I’ve only recently felt I deserved to claim I am a writer. It’s a tenuous claim, because when people ask what I write, I tell them I write a blog. Many people dismiss this as not really being a writer, … Continue reading
Forever Friends
My heart plummeted and I let out an audible sigh as I turned the corner and saw the For Sale sign in their front yard. I knew this day was coming. I was happy for our dear friends as they … Continue reading
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