Category: daily encouragement

there are so many things you can know to be true about life + still not understand why they happen. you know that death is inevitable for us all, but that still doesn’t explain why a loved one had to leave us when they did. you know that people have their own minds, but it still doesn’t…… Continue reading the depth + breadth of life

every single excuse you make will sound like a good one until you realize it’s not. you’re inclined to believe the words that come out of your mouth until you challenge them + prove to yourself how frivolous they are, excuses included. today, give your dreams + goals a chance at survival by acting as if…… Continue reading it’s a good excuse until it’s not

there’s a way to enhance the appreciation your “best day ever” memories bring to your life this isn’t a cheat code more than it is a suggestion 😅 appreciating your memories requires you to do this one thing:to fully + completely live in the present moment. here’s the deal –how often have you proclaimed, “today…… Continue reading faded pictures in a broken glass

what’s dope about deciding where you want to be in life is that you can start making any necessary changes today. you don’t have to wait until you’re older, taller, faster, or stronger to begin living life on your own terms. do you see it?life today presents an opportunity to purposefully pursue your passion + cash…… Continue reading a new experience awaits you

today, make the time you have here on this earth mean something. add value to the passing moments by showing up fully + completely. you don’t have to do the most to make the most impact in your life or in the lives of others.taking a nap can benefit not only you, but it can…… Continue reading not sure if this qualifies as “lazy”…

one of the quickest transformations you can undergo today is changing your attitude. today, when you come face-to-face with a challenge, difficulty, or anything that rubs you the wrong way, take a beat + press pause on life. breathe, fam.take a deep breath, take multiple deep breaths, take a lap + then take another deep breath or two or…… Continue reading a quick transformation with a huge impact

listen with intention. listen without judgement + with appreciation. listen calmly + on purpose.listen to truly see, feel, + hear the core + heart of a person. listen to the sounds + proof of life around you.listen to your heartbeat, to the falling rain, to the wailing sirens, the deafening silence, to the cooing (or possibly…… Continue reading listen, that’s really all you’ve gotta do…

today, allow your mind to wander, to imagine + contemplate, + give yourself space + permission to dream bigger + broader than you ever have before, fam.your past wildest dreams are your current reality because you’ve chosen to continue making a positive difference in your life; your progress in life is because of your persistence, not your perfection. while your core values may remain the…… Continue reading the dreams still need dreaming

life isn’t always as it seems.  that brick that’s found in a wall designed to stop you dead in your tracks is the same brick that can be used to build a strong foundation for your next venture. that lemon that makes your lips pucker when experienced in its rawest form is the same lemon that, when coupled…… Continue reading life isn’t always as it seems

you don’t have to wait until the top of 2025 to challenge yourself. trust, this isn’t about chasing goals or making money or any of that shit — today, challenge yourself to be who you’ve always wanted to be.instead of saying “one day i’ll do/be…”, do the things + be that person now. history has proven…… Continue reading history has proven this to be true