Parenting

Parenting is the breaking of the shell that encloses our understanding. It starts with birth. We breathe into the pain of the contractions. We are left in awe at how much our bodies are capable of. And then we have this new life that is completely vulnerable and in...

Being Good

Ever since I can remember, I have always tried very hard to be good. As a child, I helped my mom raise my brothers and sisters. I helped cook, clean, change diapers, held them when they were upset, played with them when they were bored, and did pretty much anything I...

Trust vs. Control

I have never been one who easily trusts. I never felt safe enough to trust. I know that is due to certain aspects of my childhood and maybe even past lives. Because my need for safety was not met, I didn’t have the chance to develop trust. Trust is the seed and...

Little Girl

I looked at myself in the mirror today, and I noticed my hair frames my face beautifully. My cheeks were flushed, and I just thought I looked lovely. To the point that I got shy, which I thought made me even more adorable. This is the kind of relationship I have with...