Simply Sunshine

So human to want things we don’t have. But it blinds us. Beauty is all around me. I have changed the lense to one of being present. I...

You look in the mirror and see all the ways you don’t measure up. Constantly beating yourself up and then getting back up again. Loving...

The lightening crashes in my mind. I let it be the beat I dance to as the drops hit my face. The ground gets muddy and I lose my...

Though it seems complex to some A woman’s heart just has a lot of depth Layers of passion Strong but sensitive Waiting to be heard...

When we think about freedom, it can come in different forms. It depends on what perspective we have. Freedoms from debt, anxiety, health...

Life can be a lot. It’s overwhelming and you just want to curl up in a ball. Not deal with it and wait for it all to just go away. ...

You can’t help but have those moments in life that things do not seem fair or you feel stuck. We get so focused on what we have not...

I have had this idea my whole life that taking care of myself was just not it. Take care of others, even when my well was dry. My heart...

When I think of leaving a legacy, my mind can automatically think of a type of stressful job. Like how far you make it in a career,...

You fall down. You get back up again. Sometimes it can take a lot of struggling, effort, and time but it’s worth it. If we want to live...

Don't wait for things to get better. Be grateful for the now. Look for the beauty in what is in front of you. The grass isn't always...

Growing up can be scary. Turning 30 can be scary. The fear of losing my youthfulness and not being fun or interesting. But who said that?...

Life is a journey. You hear that being said a lot but it's very true. It's a journey full of love, laughter, tears, excitement, shock,...

I wear a smile often. That's probably why they call me Sunshine. I love to smile. It can brighten up someone's day and that, in return,...

It took years for me to look in the mirror and be proud of the woman looking back at me. A lot of therapy, mentorship, perseverance, and...

Some of the most memorable times of our lives are the times when we hit certain goals, go on amazing trips, buy your first car or house,...

I remember the day like it was yesterday. The vet looked at me with a hopeless expression. He went on to explain how my dog, Bruno,...

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what will happen tomorrow? To be able to know what to do when the waters rise? Or how to answer the hard...

This world is beautiful but definitely can be harsh. It may feel like you’re stumbling through life and just trying to make it through....

One door closes and the other one…does not open…what do I do? I feel stuck. I feel hopeless. I feel forgotten. What do I do? I could sit...