If your world is filled with darkness, it's time to be the light.
It may feel like the holidays are already in full swing, but today is still just the first Friday in December, which means we have a few more weeks of celebrations and festivities to enjoy. If you’re already feeling burned out from holiday shopping and errands, it is not too late to reevaluate how you’re …
Journal Deck Prompt: What does connection look and feel like to you? As a child, most of our connections are built in. We go to school, where we are connected with our classmates. We play sports, where we are connected with our teammates. If you go to church, the connection is built in through things …
Your story is meaningful, your perspective is powerful, and your words are worth reading. I am so excited to welcome you to our first open call for writing submissions on My Warrior Project! My goal is to give you an outlet to express yourself, and a platform for connection with like-minded people. I hope you …
In the fifth and sixth grade, I was gifted with a teacher who challenged me in my writing for the first time. Up to that point, I had only ever received praise from teachers who were impressed with accelerated writing skills. That’s what happens when you start keeping a journal and writing stories on your …
Identity is... ✔️What defines you. ✔️How others define you. ✔️Complicated... Identity is fucking complicated. I grew up in a small town in Maine, where my father was the rector of the local Episcopal church. As a child and into my adolescent years, I allowed my identity as a preacher’s kid to dominate my existence. On …
In the aftermath of the shooting here in Pittsburgh, I am still struggling to be my best self while it feels the world is falling apart around me. Yet, I know that our little efforts and acts of kindness, our perseverance to keep trying to figure it out, is what is going to save the …
Hate. Tragedy. Loss. I am grief stricken, and honestly I don’t believe I have a unique perspective to offer. I do, though, have reflecting to do. This weekend, the city of Pittsburgh underwent attack when an armed man entered Tree of Life Synagogue in the midst of a service, and opened fire. He killed 11 …
This time of year, as the days get shorter and our workloads seem heavier than ever, we become more susceptible to seasonal affective disorder, seasonal depression, and in turn negative self-talk. Those of us who battle depression year-round are especially likely to feel lower as the daylight hours decrease and the leaves begin to fall. I’ve felt this year after year. As the evenings become darker earlier, I find myself eager to get home and just cozy up on the couch. I skip yoga classes, and say no to plans with friends. Meals sometimes become secondary, as does my sleep schedule and my morning routine. I’m lucky to get out of the house with two matching shoes and a cup of coffee some days.
I have been told it seems like I have my life totally together. I’m here to clear that up. I see what you see: I’m 26, newly married, with two sweet dogs and a beautiful little home. I have a great job and space to practice my hobbies. What could be better? Here’s what you …
Each month I like to provide my readers a list of inspiration for writing. This isn't meant to be a checklist, or even a daily challenge. Take from these what you will. If you want to write every day, there's a small thought for each one in the month. If you'd rather pick and choose, …
