Please welcome Mac Dickson McCannell to #BeReal. Be real… Two simple words that mean so much. When I was asked to explain what “Be Real” means to me, I was at first confused and yet, excited. It has taken me weeks to figure out what angle I wanted to approach. I think why I was…
I’ve discovered in the search for who I am that I’m not just one thing. You see… I kept making the mistake of trying to define myself. I am not JUST anything. I am all the different colors between and including black and white. I am a prism reflecting myself into the world. I…
Sometimes we all lose control Undiagnosed Hidden deep down Moving around In the underneath Snaking its way With insensitivity Prolonging emotions With turbulent chaos Acts of joy and love Riddled with shame Deep sadness Unrelenting anxiety No escaping barriers Foundational walls Built to protect Are falling in Rubble cascading Toward a mad demise Each betrayal…
My #BeReal guest today is Melissa Senecal. From one short person to another… Thank you for being real with us today Melissa! I have my reasons to #BeReal in my life. First of all I’m short (barely 5′ tall). I have taken lots of good-natured ribbing from people my whole life. Yes, I’ve heard all…
There is a song by Shane Henry named Beauty in the Struggle that I am always reminded of when I think of Gunnar Jones. Some of the most beautiful people are thrown into some of the hardest struggles. I am pleased to publish this guest blog written by Gunnar Jones. You can follow him on…
I have a friend who likes to tell me, “It isn’t always about you!” Often times I feel like that phrase needs to be reflected back at him but sometimes he is right. I am making this post ALL ABOUT ME! I think being clumsy is charming. – Probably because I am the clumsiest person…
It is a beautiful new day. The birds woke me up at 6:30 but I didn’t mind because I actually slept really well. I woke my daughter up and I roller-bladed as she rode her bike. It was a beautiful morning and I realized how much I miss doing things with her. I am taking…
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