“The thing about light is that it really isn’t yours; it’s what you gather and shine back. And it gets more power from reflectiveness; if you sit still and take it in, it fills your cup, and then you can give it off yourself.” 

ANNE LAMOTT

 
 
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I'm a writer, author, and online educator who believes in lifting others up through words + the power of discipline. 

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**TIME FOR A FRIDAY GIVEAWAY** I could not be a bigger advocate for finding your people. I met 3 stellar women at what is now called @abound_co and they’ve taught me how to be a better business owner, wife, and friend. I have teamed up with my AMAZING #brunettesisterhood friends for a super fun GIVEAWAY!! We are going to pick one lucky winner to receive a $200 gift card to Amazon (so you can buy all these amazing books coming out, obviously! :) And all you have to do to enter is follow these steps! 01// LIKE THIS POST! (This will be your entry) 02// TAP THIS PHOTO+ CLICK ON THE PERSON TAGGED 03// FOLLOW THAT PERSON + LIKE THEIR GIVEAWAY PHOTO. 04// CONTINUE THE "TAP+ FOLLOW+ LIKE" STEPS UNTIL YOU LOOP BACK AROUND TO ME. THEN YAY YOU’RE OFFICIALLY ENTERED!!! 05// Make sure you are following ALL 4 of us to win! We will confirm! 06// BONUS: You’ll get an EXTRA entry by tagging 3 friends in the comments below! Giveaway ends Monday, July 16th, Winner announced on Tuesday July 17th. PS: this contest is in no way sponsored or endorsed or associated with Instagram Inc.
At some point in your own story, it will be time to be a light. The shift will happen. You will no longer be afraid of the words that come tumbling out of you because you will know the words cannot hurt you. You will reach a point where your story isn’t an open wound, it’s a healing balm ready for others. . Today I wrote on my blog for anyone who asks the question: as a writer, how do I write about the hard things? How do I get vulnerable like that on the internet? You can read the full post in my profile link. . Your story is a breadcrumb trail for anyone deep in the woods. Each little piece is a navigator, a chance for someone to find it and say, “they made their way out of the woods. I shall, too.” The dark parts of your story don’t disqualify you. We all have them. We all have timelines we can’t make sense of, things we think God cannot possibly use for good. The key is forging a redemption story where you used to see ashes.
In need of a new Bible study? I’ve got a free gift for you! . At the beginning of 2018, God and I were having a little heart-to-heart. I knew I was pushing off what I felt him strongly asking me to do: write a Bible study. I didn’t feel qualified. I knew there were thousands of others who know the Bible better than I. But I believe God implants each of us with a unique spirit and a unique way of knowing him— maybe the way I know God could help others know him better. . The result of that conversation with God? A 3-month hiatus from my usual creations to dig deeper and spent my best hours of the day with him. I do not regret it nor would I ever ask for the hours back. It’s amazing what God will do with you when you stop fighting and just say, “Okay… I’m open to it. Move through me.” . This 80-page Bible study is my gift to you. You can grab it in my profile link. I’ve been thankful to watch Jesus do some miraculous work in the hearts of people who’ve dug deep into this study and I am always asking to see more. My prayer for anyone who begins this study: Dear God, be big and mighty. Show off. Overwhelm them with your love and acceptance. Whisper “Beloved” into the darkest parts of their hearts. Amen.
Here’s the thing: you will fail. You won’t eat all the kale. You will go for the donut instead. You’ll get to the gym and only have the energy to sit. You will miss a workout routine. You will forget your sneakers. You will mess up the recipe. You will sleep in. You are going to fail and the world is not going to fall apart. You will mess it all up and that’s perfectly okay… building a routine isn’t about being perfect 100% of the time. It’s about building towards something better. It’s about going after what truly matters most to you. Figure that stuff out. Set the small goals. Rejoice over the small victories. Start over new each day. . As promised, I blogged about building a solid routine, talked about how it helps my depression, and answered some of your questions! Link in profile to read the full post!