I am as “type a” as they come. I love lists, and goals, and organization, and planners, and plans. I love living in the know. But as I am getting older, I have found that life forces you to live in the now. There are those who are derailed when the unexpected comes their way,… Continue reading the necessity of letting it go
Category: inspiration
checking in with yourself through journaling
I know I’ve talked about journaling several times now but it’s one of those things that has actually made a difference for me. I started journaling in September of last year, coincidentally at a time that I needed it most. People who are privy to the details of my personal life have commented on how… Continue reading checking in with yourself through journaling
a little reminder
uexpected turns do not equate to failure life happens to us all and not always how we planned for it to. refuse the lie that where you are right now is somehow imperfect that you are in some way behind or not on track accept your now and make the best of the present because… Continue reading a little reminder
the end [or beginning]
the end of the year undoubtedly causes some reflection and also anticipation we think of all of the things that have happened in this period of time that we’ve come to know of as a year the good moments, the bad the goals we succeeded at and missed and yet there is always great hope… Continue reading the end [or beginning]
this christmas
It’s the holiday season. Undoubtedly my favorite time of the year. My desk at work is all tinseled out and Maddie’s gifts are on the way [shout out to amazon prime!]. But this year feels so different. My path isn't as clear as it has been the last few years. It’s made me think a… Continue reading this christmas
drawing strength from the past
Our past often gets a bad rep. I mean, I get it. If you were anything like me, sometimes thoughts of the past are quickly met with a sigh of relief for how far you’ve come. But when it comes to present challenges I have found that the best encouragement can come from reflection. Taking… Continue reading drawing strength from the past
never say never
There are several times in life I can remember saying “I would never...” or “I can’t imagine ever...” and ending that sentence with a variety of different things that at the time I could honestly not imagine doing or situations I never thought I’d find myself in. The funny thing about life is that it… Continue reading never say never
hello again, old friend.
I read a blog post today that really inspired me because it was so relatable to me as a blogger. I have been blogging since 2013 with breaks or periods of silence in between. I often feel like what’s the point of doing this? Why should I be concerned if I ever post another blog… Continue reading hello again, old friend.
embrace your own journey
Friends, I just want to pass a long a little encouragement that is much needed in this age where we seek validation like it’s our next breath. Embrace. Your. Own. Journey. I do understand how real you may feel the pressure is to achieve whatever thing you equate with happiness. For some its marriage, others… Continue reading embrace your own journey
keep doing your thing
May of this year will make 5 years since I began writing! My first blog was choosetobealady.wordpress.com [it still exists and I sometimes go back and read some of my old posts]. For a second, my blog was andreawyche.com, and then more recently ladydrejoy.com, and finally [maybe] drelaurin.com. Sometimes I ask myself whether or not… Continue reading keep doing your thing
