I’m weary of not being good enough. Not a good enough spouse, mom, writer, friend, daughter, sister, teacher. All my intentions and efforts seem to fall short as I try to measure up. Do you wrestle with the truth, that in all our striving, in all our doing, in spite…
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It’s that time of the month. 🙂 Time to breathe deep and let the tension release from your shoulders. Time to sit down, put your feet up, and unwind as you read this month’s letter to the Tightly Wound Woman. Dear Tightly Wound Woman: It is tempting to morph into…
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Dear Daughter: It’s hard to believe that soon you will be a teen. Thirteen! I am slowing down to see you, there in your blossoming glory (oh yes, I see you rolling your eyes at this declaration). Where has the time gone? They warned me about this when you were…
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Welcome back to the Interview Series! What a treat to host the one and only Lisa-Jo Baker as she shares about her latest book, Never Unfriended: The Secret to Finding and Keeping Lasting Friendships. Interview with Lisa-Jo Baker What are the two biggest obstacles that prevent women from connecting? Two…
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Almost thirteen years into this parenting gig, Mommy Guilt (the after-taste of regret from less-than-stellar parenting moments) threatens to abduct my resolve to hang in there. We put so much pressure on ourselves to get it right as a parent. We try and be flawless and kick ourselves for being…
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Are you a risk taker? Recently we talked about taking risks and how the results of doing so are unpredictable. I’m thankful I took a risk to reach out to my new friend, Bobbie. She is such a warm and kind encourager. It is a treat to host her today…
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