Tag: peace
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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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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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A Thankful & Delighted Heart: On Non-Plans & Law School
I’m going to law school. Let me say it again and say it louder: I AM GOING TO LAW SCHOOL!!!! Four years ago in Nashville, I decided I wanted to pursue a law degree. For the past three years, I battled debilitating depression and discouraging anxiety. I had mood swings and low dips and dark,…
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The Monthly Update: June
June highlights: I went to the Boho Market at the Dallas Farmers Market with my sweet friend Lauren and my darling pup Jack in tow. The Boho Market includes a bunch of locally made goods from wonderful, local people. It was nice to approach shopping in a safe and fun way. I got in some…
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Leaving Behind & Looking Ahead
2018 is gone. I’m not going to miss it much. Yes, there was much excitement — like becoming an aunt, solo-tripping to Prague, getting promoted, going on dates (after a long, long dry spell). But there was also a lot of hurt — saying goodbye to friends who passed, letting go of a big dream,…
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2018 Lessons & 2019 Resolutions
2019 is here. It’s amazing how quickly 2018 came and went. A lot of life happened in that year, including becoming an aunt, going on my first solo trip and receiving my first promotion. Lots of good, bad and in-between. Thankfully, 2018 didn’t leave me stagnant or stale. Instead, it sculpted me more into the…
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When Less Is More: On Giving Thanks
I’m really good at saying, “Thanks.” I thank people who bless me when I sneeze and people who hold the door open for me, I thank my servers and baristas and gym staff . I thank Dear Tim (aka Dad) when he puts oil in my car and Sweet Denise (Mom) when she makes dinner.…
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Self-Love: What It Is & What It’s Not
“Self-love.” It’s a term that’s growing to be more and more common each day — or so it seems. It’s a term that captures just how important it is for us to be accepting of not only others, but also of ourselves: of our mind, body and spirit. Many months ago, my friend & fellow…
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Grace & Peace To You: On Kindness Through Faith
“Grace and peace.” This is how Paul greets the early churches in his letters from prison. These are the words Paul uses first and foremost to encourage fellow Christians. Lately I need more grace and peace. I need more grace and peace for myself. I need to feel God’s good grace at the end of…
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