We all have them…those days when you wonder, “What’s wrong with me?”. I’m having one today, so this message is for me as much as it’s for you. IT’S OK. It’s ok to be sad. It’s ok to be scared. It’s ok to feel temporary. It’s ok to feel different. It’s ok to feel lacking.Continue reading “It’s Ok”
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When We’re Silenced
Preface: This blog is a whole hodgepodge of thoughts regarding faith, our gifts, my voice, etc. Sorry if its erratic. I have been asked many, many times how my faith has never wavered no matter what life threw my way. I have been asked how I can possibly believe SO STRONGLY that there is aContinue reading “When We’re Silenced”
Fucks: The Ultimate Finite Resource
Today’s Random Thoughts By Sheri got…REALLY random. So. In the field of Environmental Science, there is a phenomenon called The Tragedy of the Commons. (Not a joke. Look it up. But I do have a related story about how I’m surprised I passed this course in college AND my professor’s head didn’t explode.) ANYWAY. WhatContinue reading “Fucks: The Ultimate Finite Resource”
We Grieve What We Believe
I’ve been thinking about grief today. Which wound up being ironic, as I end my day questioning what grief I have a right to. I shall explain. I’ve had this weird little thought in my head for many years now. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to believe.” <—-I know.Continue reading “We Grieve What We Believe”
Oh, Deer…
LSS: Trauma anxiety spirals are a bitch. But a random deer probably saved my day today. How? Read on This…was not the blog I was writing earlier. But, mid-walking-blogging…a deer crossed my path. He didn’t see me and run. He didn’t let his flight instincts force him from his chosen path. He looked at me…leanedContinue reading “Oh, Deer…”
My New Mantra
Today’s random musings from my run: I’ve always tried to live a life of, “I may be the only…”. I’m going to smile at strangers, because I may be the only smile they see today. I’m going to tell someone when I think they look pretty, because I may be the only kind word theyContinue reading “My New Mantra”
Please Speak
The past couple of days we hear ALLLLLLL the opinions. Or do we? We hear those loudly proclaiming their hurt and anger at decisions made. We hear those crowing with glee at a war they feel they “won”. We hear both “sides” loud and clear. Or do we? I am here to share the opinionContinue reading “Please Speak”
Lessons I Wish I’d Learned In High School
Hindsight is a 5th of liquor…I mean 20/20. Yeah. Math. 😉 (Kidding. We all know how much I love math.) But, seriously, we all have these things…lessons we learned through life that would have made life SO. MUCH. LESS. PAINFUL. if we’d just accepted them earlier in life. (The same things we try to forceContinue reading “Lessons I Wish I’d Learned In High School”
I Have Reached a Point in Life
I have reached a point in life…where I will not be silent to save another from hearing my truth. I have reached a point in life…where I will not be loud to beg to.be heard. I have reached a point in life…where I will not beg to be loved. I have reached a point inContinue reading “I Have Reached a Point in Life”
Uncomfortable Conversations…And Why They’re So Important
Yesterday…during my, admittedly, incessant Facebook scrolling…I came across a checklist of how to know you’re healing from your trauma. This list stopped me right in my tracks. Why? Because… I instantly recognized that three years ago…I was almost healed. (Not to say it wouldn’t be a part of my life anymore, but that I couldContinue reading “Uncomfortable Conversations…And Why They’re So Important”
