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Dear Younger me, Love those who Love Well…
Dear Younger me, When you find someone who loves you well and cares for you deeply, don’t let them go. But above all, don’t use them up. Treasure them, love on them too. Just because they are always there, always giving, doesn’t mean they do not desire love themselves. Don’t take those people for granted. Continue reading
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Be a Mary, not a Martha
I’ve read the story of Mary and Martha hundreds of times. I honestly thought I understood it in depth, but as it says in the Bible (Hebrews), God’s word is living, breathing, and active. So today, I see the story in a new light. In my adult years, I have understood why Martha chose the Continue reading
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Dear Younger Me, Look Nowhere Else
Dear Younger me, No amount of compliments , likes on Facebook or Instagram posts, you get parties you are invited to, will give you unshakable security. What you’re looking for, that feeling of assuredness, that you are loved, you’re worth something, you are approved of, you can and will only find in one place. When Continue reading
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Dear Younger Me, That Magic Moment
Dear Younger Me, In movies, especially musicals, there’s always a scene where the guy or girl realizes they are loved by their crush. They sing about it sometimes or tell their friends about it… maybe even scream about it. Basically, it’s an exciting moment and they can’t believe their luck. This one piece of news Continue reading
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Violent Love
When I say here’s my heart Lord I don’t say it with my arms weakly at my sides In a whisper that can only be heard by myself But With my arms stretching so high to the heavens that it is almost a strain And with a shout so desperate and passionate that it sounds Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 