Tag: gratitude
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Step Stool
Step StoolOne step at a time. We say it so causually we forget the potency of the words. One step at a time. Then why are we jumping staircases? One step at a time. We do not need to lunge. One step at a time.By Christina Lindvay The trophies of our goals will wait. (We…
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Thankful
Seeing I missed a whole month of writing here feels a way. Like I’ve abandoned this part of me. But that wouldn’t entirely be true. I have been writing, just not sharing. Small pieces here and there. Sometimes just a line. What’s changed is I haven’t felt as compelled to share. I think a small…
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On Accessing Life
This is the greatest dance I’ll ever dance. I’m 34. I’m a mother, a teacher, a sober person. An aunt, a friend. I’m educated but under-schooled. A breakout and a recluse. All I really know is me and I’m still learning.
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A Sober Birthday
I remember we were sitting in an Eat’n Park booth. He asked if I was happy. I squirmed a little in my seat. This was just a friend and we were catching up over coffee. We were already accustomed to asking the hard questions and diving deep, but I still felt embarrassed to be honest,…