Confronting The Shadows: Understanding That Fear is an Obstacle
Hello, Brave Friends. Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Lately, this quote has resonated with me. It is not just a call to courage but a profound insight into the human…
Fearless Entrepreneurship: My Daughter’s Story of Confidence and Success
“Mom! I offer my perspective, and THAT is worth something.” My 8-year-old daughter has never spoken truer words. She was answering my prodding questions about the new business she offered at school. Once I found out she wasn’t charging for…
Redefining Bravery: The Misconception of Fearlessness
Hello Fearful Followers, “I am not brave,” I said as tears filled my eyes. I was responding to a comment that I was brave to take a significant step in my life. But inside, I didn’t feel brave. The decision…
Life Change, Failure, or Growth
Hello Life Planners, I’ve been thinking a lot about change lately. When do you know it is time for a change? How do you cross the line from who you were to who you will become? Is it a line…
A Prayer for the Anxious Creator
Heavenly Father, Bless the creator who stands at the crossroads of inspiration and fear. Grant them peace and give them resolve. Remind them that their voice is needed in the world. Help them see that their creative output is a…
Midnight Poem
Dear Fellow Traveler, As I struggle with connection, false narratives, and assumptions holding me back, I often find myself stuck in thoughts and chasms reaching deep into my soul. A few nights ago, I found myself awakened by such a…
Behind the Scenes: Overcoming Fears and Embracing the Journey
Hello, dear readers! Today, I wanted to take you behind the scenes of the upcoming Modern Motherhood series and share some personal insights into my journey as an artist. This is the first big series I’ve illustrated, and I have…
Connecting the Dots of Creativity, Intuition, and Guilt
Hello, creative fellows, “Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while.”…