Love always wins
My beautiful, sensitive heart… I’m so sorry for all that you’ve had to endure In a world that just wasn’t built for you. I can’t answer the questions you so deeply want answers to But I can hold you and tend to you and cherish you.I do cherish you. I know that wasn’t always true. […]
Grief’s Subtlety. I didn’t wake up one day to its obvious presence. No, it was much more subtle than that. It seeped in like a slow drip that can go unnoticed until an entire home is ruined. At first, I felt its daggers only in short, intense bursts. Over time though, it made itself known […]
Looking Back I’ve been going through some of my old writings lately. I find it one of the best ways to remind myself of who I really am when I’m feeling disconnected – like I have been lately. I find comfort and wisdom in the words that flow through me when I fully surrender to […]
Why Is It All So Confusing? After having gone through all that I have, how do I still feel like I don’t have a story to tell?
I’ve been trying for so long to fill the gaps in my soul with anything other than what I actually need. My days pass by with food and work and obligations and TV but none of it brings me joy. To sit in the pain of a blank moment feels shattering. I long to be connected and fully […]
“It’s not my fault and I’m not responsible.”
My body and I are a beautiful combination… although I’m still learning what it is to be fully in love with her, in all the ways. Some days, I cry tears of gratitude because I’m so amazed by all that my body has carried me through and how incredibly strong she is. On other days, […]
Question the voice that tells you that you’re not enough… the voice that says you’ve failed… the voice that tells you you’re unworthy…unlovable…or too much.Question the voice that says you cant trust yourself… that whispers shame and guilt…that tells you that your dreams are too big and that you’ll never amount to anything. Question the voice that says you’re bad…wrong…and […]
Some days it’s harder than others to stay the course. Some days I feel like I’m just checking boxes rather than deeply engaging in my own healing.
I have no idea what I’m doing here. I just know that I keep hearing the message (with more and more insistency) to write… so here I am. As much as I feel called to write, I also often times feel like I have nothing to say… or that my words will sound childish… or […]
I wonder if greatness ever feels like greatness in the moment… or if it’s more of a hindsight’s 20/20 sort of thing?
Meet me here.
There’s a weariness to my soul today. It’s a weariness that matches the state of the world. I’m not exactly sure what’s happening right now but I do know that it’s bigger than the actions of those around us or the fear and anger we’re constantly being berated with on a daily basis.
Truth be told, I can’t even remember when I first wrote this recipe… I just know that it was a LOOONG time ago. What I do remember though is that these cashews are absolutely delicious! They have a little bit of sweetness, a rich savoriness, and a hint of heat. They’re perfect for topping salads, […]
This is the most here I have ever been. That might sound funny to a lot of people but anyone who’s walked the path of returning to themself will understand what I mean.
I don’t have something super clever to say about these cookie bars so I’ll just say it like it is. These are freakin’ delicious! Granted, cherry and ginger are basically a match made in heaven and definitely one of my all time favorites. In any case, these bars are soft and chewy with a slight […]
“The thing that I fear the most in going through illness, especially as I am seeing life on the other side, is that I will forget the lessons I have learned. Even though this battle has changed me to my very core and I am no longer the person I once was, I already find […]
I’ve been learning a lot about myself again lately. It has been so incredibly painful – almost too painful to bare. It’s also been, surprisingly, freeing. Basically, it boils down to this: I haven’t felt good enough …for my entire life.
Let me first start by saying, “Welcome back to blogging, Desiree.” It’s been almost a year since I’ve written a post. I can’t even believe that. Granted, this has been the busiest year of my life! At that, I am reminded once again that business and productivity don’t necessarily equate to happiness. Truthfully, I’ve been […]
To start this post off right, I feel like I have to be completely honest with you guys about something. I know I’ll probably get some backlash for it, but that’s OK. I can take it. Here goes… I hate sugar snap peas!