MIND. BODY. SOUL.
Stubborn. Some call it a weakness, while others call it a strength. What is it though? Me, I hate to lose or not be the best at things. For example, when I was a kid, my brother would let me win at video games, and when I realized he was letting me win, it only hardened ...
Have you ever been out with someone, and started planning the next time you were hanging out? Or thinking about the next meal you'll have later that day? Or what you're doing later that day or weekend? Raise your hand if you're guilty like me. It's nice to think ahead and explore the fun possibilities of ...
As you grab those trash bags and your dust mop to get ready to clean your living space, give yourself a moment to think about not only cleaning what is around you, but what is inside of you. This is where the fun begins! This is getting to the hard nitty gritty parts of you that ...
We face a lot, each day. Some are minor, some feel unsurmountable. As mentioned in this post, it's ok to ask for help. But whether you seek out help, or do it on your own, there's another thing to consider. Keeping your head up. It's easy to feel frustrated, and overwhelmed. It's a lot harder, and takes ...
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Faith is not a word these days I can say I am very good friends with. In fact, we’re almost enemies. At this moment in my life I have primarily lost faith in people and things that I didn’t think I would lose faith in. However, in this midst of ...
Being kind, it seems so simple. But sometimes I feel like we forget how much it truly embodies. The definition of kindness (according to Wiki) - is a "behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others..." and there are so many ways to deliver on this virtue. Opening your Eyes - ...
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Loving yourself is a big part of finding love in general, but I have found that part of loving yourself is also surrounding yourself with love. I am not just talking about the people you surround yourself with, but in your home as well. One of the compliments I got when ...
Can you count how many weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, and engagement parties you've been to? I think there was a year when I had 6 weddings, and I know friends who have had upwards of 10 in a year. When you're in your 20s and 30s, it can't be helped. Friends are celebrating momentous ...
When I go to Spin class, I'm ready to burn some calories, and get my sweat on. It usually allows me to not only feel like I got a great workout, but also provide me some stress relief from the day or week. I can let go of the world, and just focus on my ...
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. I recently began crocheting, it’s something I have wanted to learn for a long time now, but never got a chance to. Learning to crochet became even more important to me after my grandmother got Alzheimer’s Disease. She used to crochet such beautiful blankets for my brother and me, and I ...