So very true. Brene Brown says "Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do." I couldn't agree more.

#shareyourstory #speakit #be #youareenough #brenebrown #counselor #counselorlife #bebrave #courage #brave #tell #say

This early morning calls for a big cup of dark roast coffee with heavy whipping cream. My talk on resilient living is finally FINISHED!!!

#courage #counselorlife #counseling #digin #deadline #bebrave #teachyourchildrenwell #writing #speaking #nameit #sayit

Is your path different than the societal norm? Different is beautiful. And there is no "one way" of being, doing, living. Celebrate you and celebrate your way. And celebrate someone else who's path is different than your own. Thanks for sharing this photo @singlemoms.awesome

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This Zen Proverb. It's fueling my writing. And my life. Does this hit you like it hits me?

Saturday, you welcome guest, you. From an early morning workout to winter cleaning to a cozy nap to...writing. And here I am again. With a message to share. A message about waking up to life and choosing resilience in the face of adversity. In the face of complacency. In the face of fear.

#overcome #awakeandaware #proposal #vulnerability #resilience #freedom #eyeswideopen #saturdays #counselor #counselorlife #creativity #talk #speak #share #doitafraid #bigmagic #moretocome

Sometimes it's easy to confuse the feelings of excitement or exhilaration with love. Love is not the same as drama. Drama is not the same as love. Many of us have gotten swept up into intense emotions for someone who was dragging our heart around. Some of us thought this was love. Some of us were taught this was love. Some of us just didn't know any better. But...love is not drama. And it's ok for us to claim that for ourselves. We are worthy of love. And we are worthy of living drama free.