I thought of college as an opportunity to escape and to put distance between all the parts of my life that I thought were holding me back. When we are in a new place, we naturally gravitate toward the familiar. Being in a new school and new city, the only thing that was familiar to me…was me. I was forced to confront everything I tried so hard to keep hidden.
Read MoreWe’ve all had moments when we do ourselves the disservice of not promoting or acknowledging our own dignity, self-worth, and beauty. True beauty can be found anywhere and pulls us out of ourselves and into relationship with reality. So let’s talk about beauty that goes beyond the aesthetics; the kind of beauty that resides within us all, surrounds us, and can uplift us.
Read MoreTaking time for yourself is not selfish. Knowing that I need to take care of myself, I still struggle with this idea time and time again. For years, I felt incredibly guilty when I wanted and needed alone time. My friends thought that I did not want to hang out with them. My family thought something was wrong. In reality, all I needed was a recharge moment.
Read MoreHave you ever had an “off day” until you run into the person who says exactly what you need to hear? Someone who does something for you just because? Have you ever thought maybe you could be that person for someone?
Read MoreThe beauty of the daily blessings list is that it’s limitless. It can grow and expand in any direction, just like me, which is why it has become an essential tool for learning more about my authentic and true self.
Read MoreI have been there. I’ve travelled the same road, gone through the same struggle, shed the same tears. Mary Rose shows us how it may take a while to stop blaming ourselves for these feelings. Sometimes it could come from an issue you feel in yourself or sometimes, like in her case, it could stem from a broken relationship from your mother. But in the end, you will find that you are enough.
Read MoreDear Freshman Me: Life has gotten so crazy, but it’s only beginning. You have not yet reached the peak of your rollercoaster. It’s been three years since I’ve been where you are now, but I just want to tell you: your rollercoaster ride is about to drop with new twists and turns that you won’t see coming.
Read MoreMessy bedroom, dishes everywhere, trash needs to go out. So many things need to be done and who can keep up with it all? Sometimes you have to start by doing the dishes.
Read MoreDo you feel like the the whole ‘working’ world is against you and you often question if you’re even ‘adult’ enough for the part? It's scary and intimidating., but it's important to keep pushing forward and accept those rejections as learning opportunities.Keep trying for the next one.
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