If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you might remember all of the sunset photos I would post when I first moved here to rural, small-town Minnesota. That was 8 years ago! I was in awe of the endless horizon, the sea of fields around me in every direction, the expanse of the sky above me. It honestly blew me away. I’ve always been quick to turn to thoughts of worship when it comes to natural beauty around me. It’s just an inclination I have, one that many of us have. We look at the … [Read more...]
How I’m Rewriting My Inner Narrative
I've been thinking about this topic a lot lately! I've always loved psychology, and I love learning more about how the mind works. One of the things I've learned over the years is just how much our thought patterns can affect us...and others! You've probably heard the term "personal narrative" before. In school and in English class, it meant a story told in first person, talking about a person's feelings and experiences from their perspective. Essentially, it puts you in the main character's … [Read more...]
Trusting God When Plan A Doesn’t Happen
The Inner Drive To Plan I am a planner. (And that's an understatement, haha.) I've been that way my whole life. I LOVED the day we first got our planners in 3rd grade. It was like a dream come true. You mean I could fill this thing out, look ahead at what's coming, and see what all needs to get done?! I was thrilled! I learned that I had the ability to essentially map out my life! Anyone else like that? :) I'm the type of planning personality that can drive a more low-key personality … [Read more...]