Growth – Authentica Vitae

When my perfect world never happens.

Perfect isn’t possible. Perfectly imperfect is.

Kayak Wounds & Healing.

H E A L I N G was made to be a messy process. Not quick. Not carefree. But ongoing.

Messy Relationships.

In a world full of fluffy relationships, let us be people who pursue and create the solid, authentic ones.

How do I feel more confident? How can you?

Confidence. Noun. A feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities. In a world where people are floundering, unsure of themselves and their purpose, and also critical of others, it’s time that we find confidence within ourselves to face the good days and the bad. I’m not the most confident…

Chocolate Speaks.

As I devoured a couple pieces of Dove chocolate last night (Confession: Before Dinner), I took a second to read the famous sayings on the inside of the wrappers. One, in particular, hit me in the face. Don’t talk about it, just be about it. Does this not describe our generation? We love to talk…

Seven ways to make your listening skills better.

Listening is a skill many of us need to brush up on. Myself included. Just this week, I was confronted with the criticism that sometimes I don’t put as much effort into listening to those around me as I should. Ouch. That hurt. However, the more I look into that criticism, I realize that it was…

It’s OK.

Let’s be real. The road of life is full of twists and turns, foggy curves, confusing signs, and too many bumps and potholes to count. It’s not all bad, but sometimes it surely feels like it! So many people are going through life – day in and day out – carrying so much baggage. They…

Let it go.

Sometimes, you just have to let it go — release it — be set free. Let me explain. I know how things are “supposed” to go in my life. I mean, come on. . . Don’t you? For example. . . My outfit will look so “on point” if I put those two pieces together….