40 Day Living

…and the actions told me everything I needed to know. They showed me exactly what I needed to see. Now I can move forward.

There are people who know a lot about your life and still don’t truly know you.

God had to teach me why.

Lesson 3: Some People Want Access To Your Life Without Participating In It

from my series 12 Lessons God Taught Me About People.

Understanding this changed the way I see certain relationships.

If you’ve missed Parts 1 and 2, start there.

We’re only getting deeper from here.

Stop auditioning.

Stop proving.

Stop earning.

God taught me that healthy people don’t require a performance to see your value.

This is lesson 2 of 12 Lessons God Taught Me About People: You Can’t Earn What Healthy People Give Freely

If Lesson 1 resonated with you, this one builds on it.

And if these lessons are finding you at the right time, stay with me.

There are 10 more to go!

Being Needed Is Not The Same Thing As Being Loved

Some lessons aren’t learned.

They’re unlearned.

I wasn’t born believing that being needed was the same thing as being loved.

I was taught that.

God eventually showed me the difference.

Lesson 1 of my new series: 12 Lessons God Taught Me About People.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, used, manipulated, or stuck questioning your worth, I pray these lessons bring you clarity, strength, and peace.

You are worth fighting for.

Stay tuned for the next 11 lessons.

We share a lot about plants but every healthy garden needs pollinators too. 🐝🦋

If you’ve got clover blooming in your lawn, this quick tip is worth a watch.

Sometimes helping wildlife can be as simple as knowing when to mow.

At 50, I've learned the real flex is good health, peace of mind and having the energy to enjoy life.

Take care of yourself. You've only got one body.

Tried a new breakfast spot yesterday and it’s now about to be our “go-to” breakfast spot!

FIRST WATCH in Glen Burnie, MD! The food was delish!!…but what really stood out the most was how friendly everyone was, especially Ebony and Niyla who made sure we were well taken care of!…seriously, they had a bright, positive energy vibing through that place and for us…it’s not just the meal that makes the dining experience memorable…it’s the people.

They also just opened one in Waldorf, so you know where to find us next weekend! Check them out and see for yourself! 😂😋🥰☕️☀️

I also made this video available as a template in CapCut so you can share your favorite eat spots too! Tap the link to try it out! https://www.capcut.com/tv2/ZTBCB7L3g/ Dining Review | Food

I didn’t know it was self-abandonment.

I thought it was kindness.

I thought being a good person meant giving endless grace, endless understanding, endless chances and endless benefit of the doubt.

Then I found myself in environments where self-absorption, manipulation, exclusion and dismissal were so consistent that I could no longer explain them away.

The patterns became impossible to ignore.

At some point, the evidence became louder than my excuses.

I was just trying to earn a living and take care of my family. I wasn’t looking for discernment.

Discernment came looking for me.

A simple lunch date turned into one of those days you wish you could bottle up and keep forever. ❤️

Good food, sunshine, lots of walking and quality time with my favorite person.

Sometimes the little moments end up being the ones you remember most!