Tag: love

  • Reminder for misplaced value

    Lately, I’ve attached my value to my job status. If I’m productive, I’m contributing and not deemed lazy. If I’m working, I have money and seen as successful. This is all misplaced value. 

  • My midday walks

    When I’m outside, the world in my mind feels a little quieter, a little more manageable. Because when I see the steadiness of the swaying trees, the vastness of the tall mountains, when I feel the softness of the grass and the warmth of the sun, I’m reminded that to be alive is a special…

  • No one is going to remember the decorations

    “If something stresses you out, leave it alone. This should be fun! It’s your wedding!” Besides, no one is going to remember the decorations.

  • Lessons from Berkely

    I’ve changed a lot in the last 15 years (thank God). Some of that change I owe to Berkely, because having a dog for nearly half your life will teach you a thing or two about all of life. So here are 5 things Berkely taught me about life.

  • More good days

    For my 33rd birthday, I decided I wanted the theme of “more joy” to be my focus. I felt such deep pain in January, but I was also surrounded by so much joy.

  • On grief, with love

    Grief is evidence of love – and I’m thankful for it. As much as it hurts at random moments, I don’t want to rush through my grieving process because in some ways it’s the only thing I have left of Berkely.