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The Quiet Power of Showing Up When You Don't Feel Like It
Consistency sounds simple until the excitement wears off. What starts as motivation can quickly turn into resistance, distraction, or the very real temptation to check out. Sometimes though, the quiet act of showing up anyway becomes the thing that strengthens us the most. Maybe I'm overthinking, but as annoying as social media is (mostly the unintentional consumption of it), it's a tool that every culture before it, dreamt of. For the dreamers and the doers, it becomes a val
May 164 min read
Doodling is Never a Waste of Time
I was sitting in my 9th grade English class doodling, wishing I was anywhere but there. The air smelled stale, the over head lights were...
Apr 19, 20254 min read
The Power of Creative Expression
Your softness isn't weakness, it's the purest form of strength. To feel deeply is special. It takes more work to protect yourself, but...
Nov 15, 20242 min read
When Patience Finally Pays Off
I’ve been told never to pray for patience. At first this seemed crazy, but think about how patience is acquired… by going through trials...
Aug 21, 20245 min read
Is this Determination or a Fixation?
Have you ever said, “I’m not stopping until I figure this out!” I used to look up to people that said that, but not after this happened...
Aug 10, 20245 min read
Don't Ask for a Raise, Do This Instead
My first job was at Taco Bell. I was in High School and I made $7.25/per hour. I remember waking up and slipping on the black pants,...
Mar 29, 20247 min read
May We Never Lose Our Wonder
I’ve taken a big step back the last couple years. Have you ever just felt like you wanted to disappear? Me too. All the time. I’m here to...
Mar 9, 20244 min read
5 Simple Gluten Free Dairy Free Meals that are Actually Delicious
Eating healthy just doesn’t sound appetizing. It sounds restrictive. Up until this past year, that’s how I felt. If you know me, you’ve...
Jan 23, 20236 min read
6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Time
Moving into the holiday season can sometimes feel like a blur. There’s so much more going on, on top of all the regular things we do...
Nov 7, 20224 min read
Journaling Without Words
Does it ever feel like there's so much on your mind and you're not sure how to get it out? Journaling seems to be a topic that a lot of...
Aug 13, 20222 min read
Watercolor, Acrylic, & Ink Portfolio
Without my experience in visual arts, I would have never ended up where I am now. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time in nature...
Jun 23, 20221 min read
4 Ways to Bring Back Your Joy
Do you ever feel like you’re in a mental fog? I remember waking up as a kid, the morning we were suppose to leave for vacation. I was...
Apr 9, 20223 min read
How Minimalism Simplifies Life & Business
Minimalism isn’t about owning the least amount of things. It’s about keeping only what adds value and letting the rest go. This can sound...
Mar 27, 20223 min read
How I Lost 40 Pounds - Without Weight Loss Products
Weight loss is a touchy topic. It was for me for a long time. Ever since my sophomore year of High School, I remember being really self...
Jan 20, 20228 min read
Paradigm Shift: A Conversation with my Brother
My brother Jeffrey came over around 8 o’clock to say goodbye. He was heading back to Colorado in the morning. When he came in, we sat on...
Jan 6, 20224 min read
Watercolor House Paintings
Watercolors have always been my favorite medium when it comes to painting. Here's a throwback from 2013. This was my first attempt at...
Aug 20, 20211 min read
Top 10 Favorite Books for Self Improvement
All of these have really impacted my thinking and behavior over the last few years. Don't feel like you need to read all 10, just skim...
Aug 6, 20214 min read
10 Quotes to Jumpstart Your Day
Jim Rohn was an American businessman, a self-made millionaire before he turned 31. If you're familiar with Tony Robbins, you'll be...
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Saturday Projects
No matter how many paintings I've finished, a blank white piece of paper is just as exciting as it is intimidating. Especially when it's...
Jan 24, 20211 min read
Some Friends Are Only in Our Life for a Season – And That's Okay
While coasting down the highway on a road trip, it’s normal to see the same cars for a couple hours. If they’re going the same direction...
Sep 28, 20192 min read
A Note From September
This morning, during my quiet time I flipped through my bible and found a sheet of paper from September 11th, 2018. I'd written...
Sep 3, 20183 min read
The Summer of Little Miracles
I read a scripture, that truly inspired me to be a better steward of what God's blessed me with. This verse truly inspired me to start...
Jun 14, 20182 min read
The Transformation: Creating a Peaceful Bedroom You Never Want to Leave
Update from March 29th, 2022 Since I wrote this post, I've moved twice. I've rearranged a bit and wanted to add a photo of this beautiful...
Oct 27, 20173 min read
Bedroom Makeover: How to Find Your Unique Style
Recently, I discovered I absolutely love mid century modern style, boho style, and everything Scandinavian. I'm not the type of person to...
Sep 14, 20172 min read
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