The saddest words are: It might have been – Chuck Swindoll I heard these words from Dr. Swindoll, and I sighed. I feel like this has been the story of my life thus far. What might have been if I had taken more risks, lived up to my capabilities, and listened to the nudges in ... read more >
As a charismatic Christian, we often discussed the distinction between chronos and kairos time. Chronos time refers to the linear passage of time, but Kairos moments were those “God moments” where everything changed due to a move of God. Kairos moments are those moments where synchronicity and divine intervention merge and life changes on a ... read more >
A good strawberry is a moment of grace. – Ruth Reichl, Chef and Food writer Adulation for a strawberry is not what I would expect to hear from a world-renowned food writer and chef like Ruth Reichl. I would expect to hear about the joys of a fancy meal in Paris, but not the simple ... read more >
Sometimes a lack of confidence is a good sign: it indicates that you recognize room for improvement, which I’d say is better than never feeling the need to improve. – Stephanie, Copyediting I shared on our discussion posts in my copyediting class that I didn't make a lot of edits on our practice assignment because ... read more >
My goal right now is to stay focused on my exit strategy, accomplish my financial goals, and turn my attention to the future. This means cutting out extra spending, like no trips or few entertainment treats. I tell myself I can enjoy that later, when I have a real job and I am in a ... read more >
Is She Really Going Out With Him? by Sophie Cousens is an enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy, but it is also a great book about self-discovery and healing. Within the first few pages, it was obvious that the characters Anna Appleby and Will Havers were going to end up together. Author Sophie Cousens writes Anna and Will’s ... read more >
Defintions of Restoration (Merriam-Webster) : GIVE BACK, RETURN : to put or bring back into existence or use : to bring back to or put back into a former or original state : RENEW : to put again in possession of something : to make like new : restore to freshness, vigor, or perfection as ... read more >
Recommended Read: The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer, Gretchen Reynolds Before I turned 40, I looked at exercise mainly as a means of weight control. Sure, I knew all the great benefits of exercise, such as lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar levels, bone health, ... read more >
One of my goals during this Fall Push is to separate from my phone. One of the main factors in my low mood is scrolling on the phone. At the beginning of the Fall Push, I bought an old-school digital alarm clock so that I could put my phone in another room. It has taken ... read more >
It doesn't matter, though He doesn't have what it takes to be with a girl like me Not overdramatic, I know what I want We're leaving the planet, and you can't come – Chappell Roan So this song Super Modern Ultra Graphic Girl by Chappell Roan came on Spotify from the Love Island USA playlist, ... read more >
