starting small is better than nothing at all

i read a brilliant quote by Patti LaBelle that says, “the smallest deed is greater than the grandest intention.” for some reason, it instantly took my mind to showing up for someone.you may not have money or lavish gifts, but the thought of showing up physically or sending your love + thoughts in snail mail, a text,…… Continue reading starting small is better than nothing at all

admit that you care

it’s harder to change when you don’t care about what’s affecting you. whatever’s affecting you may cause you extreme discomfort, too.  the negative impact it has on you is plain as day — hell, you see + acknowledge it, too!still, you’re less inclined to improve your situation until you care enough to change it. so you remain…… Continue reading admit that you care

you know this already

what you care about in life will command your attention. you care about the environment + you’ll find ways to preserve it. you care about your mental health + you’ll find ways to improve it. you care about your family/friends + you’ll find ways to spend time with them. you care about yourself + you’ll…… Continue reading you know this already

a checkered past

we all have our reasons for doing what we do when we do it. whatever excuse we use to justify doing what we do — going through financial struggles,we don’t have a “choice”,the perfect opportunity presents itself — one thing remains true: in all moments, we do what we feel is best. you may have a checkered…… Continue reading a checkered past