Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. This week's quote comes from The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. "So we choose to see miracles." Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale We can't avoid trials and tribulations on this Earth, but what we can do is find blessings amid the chaos. I know, this is way easier… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “So we choose to see…”
Tag: life
Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”
Happy Monday! It's hard to believe we're already towards the end of June! But here we are, and I hope you are having a blessed month so far. If you haven't already noticed from my previous posts, I've faced all kinds of changes this year, so I decided to post this quote from J.M. Barrie's… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “I suppose it’s like the ticking crocodile…”
The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past
Photo by thevibrantmachine on Pexels.com My journals from the past seven years are stacked in front of me. I pick one from 2019 and flip through its pages, cringing at my terrible handwriting. Were my biggest concerns back then really just completing my math lesson and practicing my ballet and tap dances? Was I really… Continue reading The Joy of Right Now: The Gift We Forget While Remembering the Past
Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
Happy Monday, everyone! It's hard to believe we've already reached June and are halfway through the year. I hope you have had a wonderful 2025 so far, and I hope it only gets better from here. For this first week in June, I want to share a quote about recognizing the significance of the little… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Never underestimate…”
Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation
Photo by Ray Bilcliff on Pexels.com We all love hero stories. We like having someone we can always count on to do the right thing. There's something about the hero's bravery, endurance, and sacrificial love that gives us hope. My personal favorite hero stories come from the Marvel movies. But here's the thing: most of… Continue reading Sometimes It Takes a Lifetime: A Reflection of Growth and Transformation
How to Organize Your Time When You’re Unmotivated + FREE Planner
Photo by energepic.com on Pexels.com It's that time of year again when I don't want to do anything but sit outside enjoying the weather and reading a book without a care in the world. Unfortunately, even though summer is here, I still have work to do. If you're feeling the same way, this post is… Continue reading How to Organize Your Time When You’re Unmotivated + FREE Planner
3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com To be honest, memoirs are probably one of my least favorite literary genres, but let me explain. Memoirs will only be published if they are about a significant and oftentimes unique hardship that the author experienced in his or her life. Of course, there is nothing wrong with this,… Continue reading 3 Memoirs about People who Overcame Major Suffering
Quote of the Week: “In love we find out…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a restful weekend. I was able to spend some extra time reading over the weekend. I'm in the middle of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, so I thought I'd share a quote from it. "In love we find out who we want to be; in war, we find out who… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “In love we find out…”
Poem: “The Facade”
Photo by Marcelo Gonzalez on Pexels.com What if I told you, this is a fairytale? What if you knew I decorated the walls of my castle, So that you wouldn’t look inside? What if I told you, I dress up my flaws with pretty words So you can’t see the dead secrets I bury? I… Continue reading Poem: “The Facade”
Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”
Happy Monday! I hope you had a lovely weekend and could spend time with your family and loved ones. As we start a new week, I wanted to share this quote from To Kill a Mockingbird. "People generally see what they look for, and hear what they listen for." Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “People generally see what they look for…”
Daily Reminder: It’s Okay if You Don’t Have it all Together
Photo by Anna Nekrashevich on Pexels.com This week I was planning to write a post about managing your time effectively, but I missed my alarm this morning. I haven't been very productive lately, so I thought it would be silly to write a post encouraging you to do it without being productive myself. Instead, I… Continue reading Daily Reminder: It’s Okay if You Don’t Have it all Together
Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success
Photo by Hassan OUAJBIR on Pexels.com When someone tells you about something exciting in their life, what is your immediate reaction? Are you excited for them, or do you feel jealous? Do you ask them questions about this news, or do you not really care? It often depends on the person and the information they… Continue reading Practicing Sincerity: Learning How to be Truly Happy for Others in Their Success
Quote of the Week: “We all know at times…”
Hello everyone! I hope this morning finds you rested and that this week greets you with joy. In all honesty, it's been a rough few days for my family and me, and maybe you feel the same way. If you do, this quote might bring some comfort. “We all know at times what it is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “We all know at times…”
Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
Here is the second and last part of my short story, "The Boy Who Found Time." If you haven't read Part 1, you can do so here. I hope you enjoy reading it! I also love hearing from you, so feel free to leave feedback and tell me what you think. Photo by Trinity Kubassek… Continue reading Short Story: “The Boy Who Found Time” Part 2
Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Happy Monday! I don't know about you, but sometimes I get caught up in what I can and can't do, letting my skills define me. This classic Harry Potter quote discusses this struggle. “It is our choices…that show who we really are, far more than our abilities.” J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “It is our choices that show who we really are…”
Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
Happy Monday! I hope you've been thriving, but if not, maybe this quote can encourage you. It's from the novel Frankenstein, which is a great read if you have the time. “Life, although it may only be an accumulation of anguish, is dear to me, and I will defend it." Mary Shelley, Frankenstein Life is… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Life…is dear to me…”
The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
The photos below were both taken on March 12th around 7:30 a.m., but I didn't take them on the same day. I took the first picture exactly one year ago, in 2024, and I took the second one today, in 2025. A gorgeous March sunrise in 2024 A beautiful March sunrise in 2025 Now that… Continue reading The Sun Still Rises: Finding Joy in Change
3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush on Pexels.com It's hard. It's hard to get out of bed. It's hard to accomplish our tasks. It's hard to have fun. It's hard to smile. Sometimes, it's hard to live. Unfortunately, there's not an easy fix to this. But thankfully for us, a difficult life doesn't guarantee a pointless one,… Continue reading 3 Simple Ways to Start Your Day with a Smile
Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
There are many paths in life, and we each have to choose which one to take. Once we've chosen one, we often look back and wonder if we made the right decision. A couple months ago, I wrote this nonfiction short story/creative essay reflecting on the life of a mother. I always wondered what kind… Continue reading Unchosen: A Reflection of “What Ifs”
Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
Happy Monday! We made it to another week. Here's a quick motivational quote from Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit. "Don't be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever. You just have to live." Natalie Babbit, Tuck Everlasting Life is beautiful. But we're often too busy trying to… Continue reading Quote of the Week: “Don’t be afraid of death; be afraid of an unlived life…”
Edify Write 