Finding Humility in the Pushup

For those of you who don't "crossfit," [in verb form] I do not blame you. It is extremely intimidating to start. However, it has been one of the most liberating and strength enhancing experiences I have ever had. Plus it is funny to watch people's faces when they lift heavy things. That being said, probably …

Resilience

Lucky enough for me, I have a group of friends who have the best taste in music. It is not for everyone, I will say that. But the music has a way of stirring up feelings you didn't know you had; kind of like when you join crossfit or a new gym and a part …

Simplicity of Acceptance

Word to the wise. Be careful in the way that you pass judgement; or the act of judging at all. We all make mistakes; some similar, some completely different. Remember the pit in your stomach, or time you spent in thought. Remember the struggle; yeah, well it is quite possible (for certain) that even your …

LOVE | Playing It Not-So-Cool

I've wanted to post this quote for awhile, but I did not, in any way want to butcher it because I absolutely adore every single part of it.  And it just so happens that my cardio and fitness test is tomorrow, so anything to procrastinate a little longer (considering I just scrubbed the house head …

The Messy Strut | Pedestrians have more fun

First, acknowledge the mess.  Even if you think it is ugly, your people are pretty, so tell them so. Author of Bread & Wine, Shauna Niequest is realistic on the topic of walking through life; almost disappointingly so.  She states, "This is what I want you to do: I want you to tell someone you love them, …

The Waiting Game|Faith Style

Trust your gut | Wait for the click **Sometimes your shift is right around the corner. Faith, like all other muscles in the body, has to be stretched time to time, or it would not grow.  We would forget to appreciate the things we have.  Waiting and believing is a stretch of faith.  Waiting is …