Vulnerability is a funny thing.
Last week I created a little process video for my Instagram page. I planned to paint an open hand and talk about the importance of vulnerability. I planned the post to be about being “open” with our struggles and the importance of vulnerability in relationships. After I painted said hand and I didn’t like it, though. I even thought about posting something else instead.
Read MoreAlthough this is a little different from the usual posts I write, today I want to focus a little on encouragement, work and success.
Necessary planning tools such as Return On Investment (ROI) analyze success of a business. Without them, decisions would be made based off emotions or guesses, which often lead to poor outcomes. I am no business strategist, but I have learned a thing or two working in a variety of roles, in fields such as journalism, mental health, neuroscience and now owning a small art business. One thing I have noticed is that we do not talk enough about how much encouragement positively affects both a company's bottom line and its employees. Before you stop reading because I’m talking business, hear me out…
Read MoreI recently made a little how-to video on drawing for Instagram. It was fun to make because I honestly believe we all have an innate creativity inside of us. Because of that, I like to encourage it in others. However, often when I talk to most people about art the conversation goes like this:
Read MoreCongratulations, you made it to 2022! Some of you out there might have thought 2020 would never end, but here you are, two years later, with more than your fair share of stories and battle scars. Even with all the craziness in the world, beginning a new year brings me great joy. It holds the hope of a new season. But it also holds a lot of undue pressure. Does anything here sound like you?
Read MoreRecently, I went on a run without my headphones or cellphone and asked God to help me listen. I told God many times that I was ready to hear His plan for me as my feet pounded the pavement. As I looked into the trees, I heard the rustling of the leaves and felt God impress upon me something unexpected.
Read MoreWe are merely passing through on this little planet. Sure, it feels big and we want to make it comfortable more than we need to. But this world is not our home. Through it all, we walk through each season with God. We are never alone. The daily events, the crisis moments, the victories- God is with us each step…
Read MoreI love clouds. When I was younger, I would stare at clouds and see animals or faces. In the morning and at night, I love watching how white clouds change into gorgeous colors. As I walked earlier, I felt God tug at my heart. He loves us so much that He often gives beautiful paintings..
Read MoreFew people would argue the majesty of the mountains. Something about them inspires a little bit of awe inside of us. When we begin to pray over a challenge in our lives, it might be helpful to realize that the Mountain Maker is the One we approach.
Read MoreThe world can be uncertain and sometimes being open, whether it is open to change, open to new people or just open about our feelings, can be challenging. But I believe when we keep our eyes on the One who is certain, it becomes a little easier. Knowing and trusting in Christ’s love for us and His incredible faithfulness allows us to have hope that there are things that are immovable, unchangeable and trustworthy…
Read MoreThis morning I ran past a bunch of massive weeds and overgrown bushes that has taken over the side walk. It has been getting worse for months. No one ever does anything about it, all of us walking along the path just go around the massive weeds or get wacked in the face. Every time I went past I grumbled “ugh, stupid weeds, now my shoes are going to get soaked in the muddy grass again…”
Well, today I decided that even without the proper tools, I was taking those weeds out. It actually barely took 10 minutes. Pulling up the weeds and clearing the path, I remembered the words that Paul wrote in his letter to the Colossians.
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