Tag: Faith
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Savor: On Seasons Of Life
Seasons are weird. And I’m not talking fall, winter, spring, and summer — although, those can be weird, too. I’m talking the seasons of life: ever-changing, the ebbs and flows, the beginnings and ends of eras. This season for me has been mostly sweet with a touch of longing. This season has been marked with…
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From Strength To Strength: On Springs In The Valley
A few mornings ago, I read an encouraging Bible verse: As they go through the Valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools. Psalm 84:6; ESV Right before this verse, the people “they” refers to are ones whose strength is in God. After Verse 6, it mentions they…
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Lately: Updates On Life, Love, & In-Between Moments
Life has been good and sweet lately. But it’s also been emotional and hard. It’s been a little good here, a little sad there, a little up here, and a little down there. I’m constantly learning and re-learning that the intermingling between joy and sorrow isn’t a bad thing, but a common trait of life.…
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My Race Is Not My Culture
I was adopted from China at a very young age. At just over one year old, I never spoke or understood Chinese; I don’t remember China; I don’t know my biological parents. I returned to China once — about a decade ago — and honestly, I don’t feel the need to visit again. I grew…
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Self-Care Series pt. 3: Find What Fuels You
Self-care is important. And part of self-care is just finding out what fuels you — what gives you energy, life, and rejuvenation. In the first two parts of this series on self-care, I walked you through the importance of rest, and then exercising & eating well. Today we are talking about the things that not…
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Five Years Of Bipolar: On More To Come
Five years ago, on March 18, 2016, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This diagnosis came after a very serious manic episode that resulted in a hospitalization. It came after a week of insomnia and scattered thoughts and concerning ramblings. Every year when March 18 rolls around, I pause and reflect. I stop and think…
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Major Life Update! On Change & Transformation
My life is pretty different lately. I did not end up returning to law school for my second semester. It was a bit of a shock and I am still adjusting. I will not bore you with the details or decision making process, but I believe this was the best choice for me. I did end…
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A Heart Full Of Thanks: My 10 Top Blessings Of 2020
Thanksgiving is here! My favorite food, my favorite people, my favorite holiday all wrapped up into one day and given to me in a pretty little bow! This Thanksgiving will look drastically different, smaller, and quieter than years’ past, but that doesn’t mean it will be a bad one–just different. This has been a hard…
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My Vow To You: On Daily Decisions & True Self-Care
Self-care is important. I firmly believe that to properly and fully and radically care for others, you have to care for yourself first. You have to assess your needs, wants, heart’s desires, your time, energy, and emotions, and gauge whether or not you have the capacity to give of yourself. Sometimes I have plenty to…
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It Is Well: Words To My Younger Self
I turned 26 in August. 26 is a big(ish) year for me. I am no longer at a quarter-of-a-century, but over it. My 26th birthday was great: I spent the day before climbing outside with friends, I spent the day of going to law school downtown, I made a friend (Hi, Meredith!), and I ate dinner…
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