Category Archives: Life

I Can Do Hard Things

As my children transition into adulthood, I’ve been thinking a lot about the difference between empowering them and enabling them. I’ve found that one of the hardest aspects of parenting adult children is standing back while they struggle instead of … Continue reading

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Encourage One Another And Build Each Other Up

I know that even the kindest bloggers have their trolls, but the little corner of the blogosphere that I spend my time in is overwhelmingly supportive. We cheer each other on as we train for and complete a big goal … Continue reading

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Afraid Of What Lies Ahead For Tiger Lilly

I’ve talked about how I am not fearless, and how I think being brave has more to do with facing your fears than not being afraid. I know there are areas of my life that are limited by fear, and … Continue reading

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Jailed By Judgmentalism

I generally do not think of myself as a judgmental person, but there are certain areas where I find it hard not to judge others. I confessed as much on Carla’s blog, and admitted that the circumstances say more about me than about … Continue reading

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Being Brave Does Not Mean Being Fearless

I don’t think of myself as a brave person. I’m a rule-follower–especially safety rules. As a kid, I always read the brochure in the seat back pocket in front of me and looked around for the nearest emergency exit. As … Continue reading

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