Tag: growth
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Awakening to Your Inner Knowing
For a long time, I ignored my intuition completely. Growing up in the circumstances I did, and probably as an undiagnosed neurodivergent kid, I learned to distrust my own mind. I told myself over and over that whatever I was thinking was wrong, and everyone else knew better. I ignored my thoughts, my gut feelings,…
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A Spiritual Walk Through the Bible: Part 2
This one is for my brother, Colton. Thank you for helping me open my Bible again and for being patient with my questions. Thank you for having the courage to say, “I don’t know,” and for walking beside me anyway. I love you. I grew up hearing about Jesus in church, like a lot of…
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A Spiritual Walk Through the Bible: Part 1
I’m beginning to explore Christianity with an open mind, to see how it relates to the spiritual experiences I’ve had and the truths I’ve come to believe on my own. I’m not doing this lightly. This is the most vulnerable writing I’ve done so far, so I hope you’ll stay open and patient with me…
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How Astrology Keeps Me on the Right Path
This all started with my sister-in-law Joelle. If you’ve read about her in my blog before, this should come as no surprise. We’re the duo in the family that’s fully on board with the so-called “woo-woo” side of life. Energy, intention-setting, full moon rituals, the occasional crystal (okay, more than occasional). Astrology was just one…
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Unraveling Miscommunications: When Support Feels Like Judgment
Miscommunication is one of those sneaky things that can make even the best relationships feel off-kilter. It’s the reason why a harmless suggestion can feel like a personal attack, or why a simple “I’m fine” can be code for “I’m definitely not fine, but I’m not going to talk about it.” Over time, these little…
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Overcoming the ‘I Could Never’ Mindset
We all have those moments where we think, “I could never do that.” Whether it’s homeschooling your kids, changing your diet, or transforming your mindset, the phrase “I could never” often feels like an immovable barrier. For years, I let that mindset hold me back. But when I started challenging those thoughts, I realized how…
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A Letter to Myself
Welp, here we go again—getting all personal on the internet. But hey, what’s a birthday without a little reflection, right? With another year under my belt, I find myself thinking back to the girl I used to be. We’ve talked about her before. She was quiet, unsure, and felt like she didn’t really fit in.…
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How to Overcome the Fear of Asking for What You Want
I think about how I was raised a lot, quiet, reserved, and taught to keep my desires to myself. As a child, I never asked for anything, emotionally or physically. It wasn’t even on my radar as an option. I saw my sister constantly in trouble for speaking up or questioning things, and I internalized…
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Starting Your Mindfulness Journey in Simple Steps
Winter has officially settled in where I live, and with the snow piling up outside and the colder days keeping us indoors, I’ve found myself spending more time at home than ever. I’m sure you can relate, winter has a way of slowing everything down and giving us space to think. It’s easy to get…
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Why I’m Here
Hi, I’m Jessica. I’m a 30-year-old mom of two, and like many of you, I’m learning to love myself. It’s a journey that’s taken time, more time than I’d like to admit, but it’s one that I’m finally walking with purpose. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt like I was living in…
Unraveling the Self 