Storyteller. Artist. Altruist.
Human relations are key. Whether you have the ability to effectively communicate--verbally or nonverbally-- determines how well you connect with others. As a healing empath, I read into what's unsaid more, than what people actually say. Because of this, I'm always finding a way to help solve a problem as if it's my own. Whether …
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I recently talked about my new found love for hiking. I know, it's just extended walking--usually at an incline-- however, its a great workout and brings peace of mind. I've always loved nature and outdoors. I collected rocks for crying out loud! In fact, growing up, I'd always rush outside every chance I got. I …
I loooveeeeeee free things! Free coffee, free meals, free concert tickets--you name it! So when Jasmine Diane announced one last giveaway to Brunchin' with Jas I instantly became geeked. So, why did I desire to attend the fall Brunchin with Jas? Isn't it obvious? I saw this brunch as an opportunity to network with like-minded …
Mantra: I'm here. I'm safe. I'm calm. I will listen. In the age of countless self-help posts, books, and YouTube channels it's unlikely that you would be without said "help". Whether you're searching for ways to eat better, workout consistently, or just accept yourself for who you are--the content is there. After countless hours of …
A friend asked me what  #quartercenturyliving means and why I always say it. At first I laughed, because I wasn't really sure. But as time passed and stories arose I figured it out. To sum it up, #quartercenturyliving for me and my friends is a way of not getting caught up in time-sensitive goals that …
Generally speaking, most of us would feel this underlying need to forgive a parent in their exceeding absence. We'd accept their minimal, sporadic attempts at communicating with us-- their child. And those around us expect  us--the child-- to overlook our insecurities. Overlook our hurt. Overlook our anger. Even overlook our longing. We'd allow these strangers  into our …
In order to live in your truth, you have to face what you've been running from for so long... There's no way to sugarcoat the topic of child molestation. There's no way to make new what's been tainted. There's no way to erase the memory of lying on a hospital bed, your body being checked …
After spending 5 hours in the ER this weekend I realized I wasn't caring for myself enough. Â First off, I hate hospitals, so me going was an acknowledgment that I sensed something was off. I called my mother just at the day's end of Friday, explaining that the chest discomfort I mentioned earlier was still …
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