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  • Swapping Envy

    Does the word “envy” make anyone else sick to their stomach? Or feel panicky? Or just think of a big green blob of a monster chasing you down and telling you what to think about everybody else’s situation? I know what envy feels like to me, but I was curious what other words people associate […]

    Sonja K.

    July 11, 2022
    Reflections
    blog, envy, joy, thoughts
  • Trust Those Instincts

    Hello friends! Thanks for being here today! I took Monday off from posting due to being out of town for the 4th of July holiday. If you were celebrating too, I hope the weekend was fun, safe, and relaxing for you as well. For the “Quote of the Week” today, I’m sharing with you a […]

    Sonja K.

    July 8, 2022
    Quote of the Week
    change, journey, musical, quote, thoughts
  • One Thing

    Hello, friends! This week I started reading The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck. I’ll be honest… I found a quote in the INTRODUCTION that I wanted to share with you. In other words, this book seems sure to challenge me… and when I say that, I mean it will probably kick my butt in […]

    Sonja K.

    July 1, 2022
    Quote of the Week
    books, integrity, life, mental health, quote, whole
  • Words Are Magic

    Hello, friends! It’s been an unusual week for me so I’m sorry I missed my usual Monday post. I am back today for a “Quote of the Week” and some thoughts about it. Thanks for being here. Today I want to talk about words. You probably know that I am a big fan of words, […]

    Sonja K.

    June 24, 2022
    Quote of the Week
    healing, humans, magic, pain, quote, thoughts, words
  • Truth & Courage

    Just a quick “Quote of the Week” post for this Saturday morning. I am letting it settle into my bones and I hope you will too. Love and hope today. ~ Sonja K.

    Sonja K.

    June 18, 2022
    Quote of the Week
    books, courage, quote, truth, vulnerability
  • The Journey Through the Hard Places

    Through the dark. We’ve all had to go there. We’ve all had something hard happen that came out of left field. We’ve all had a friend move away or a family member get sick. We’ve maybe even witnessed a tragedy unfold and needed someone else to carry us for awhile, the grief too much to […]

    Sonja K.

    June 13, 2022
    Uncategorized
    blog, journey, thoughts
  • Don’t Miss Your Slice

    Happy Friday, friends! It has been an interesting week for me, as I was very much under the weather since last Sunday morning. Today is the first day I woke up feeling like myself again, and for that I am thankful. I am glad to be back today to post this week’s Quote of the […]

    Sonja K.

    June 10, 2022
    Quote of the Week
    books, experience, life, quote
  • 7 Things I Waste Time Worrying About

    Today’s post is brought to you by… worry! You know… that really obnoxious thing that creeps into your mind and makes you go nuts. I have been thinking lately about how I can transform my worry into something productive. The list below includes seven things I waste time worrying about, and the ways I try […]

    Sonja K.

    June 9, 2022
    Uncategorized
    blog, mental health, thoughts, worry
  • Choosing Joy

    Happy Friday, everyone! This past week I’ve started reading Bob Goff’s book Undistracted. I love the voice he writes in – it’s both simple and profound, challenging but loving. He offers relatable insight into life and the work of finding joy. The quote I am sharing today focuses on the ability to choose joy and […]

    Sonja K.

    June 3, 2022
    Quote of the Week
    books, experience, happiness, joy, life, quote, words
  • Brimming with Beauty

    Hi Readers! Since today is a holiday, I thought I would do a shorter post and share with you a poem I wrote this morning. I wrote it out of overwhelming gratitude for one of my favorite places on this earth. I hope it paints a picture in your mind of a beautiful place, no […]

    Sonja K.

    May 30, 2022
    Poetry Posts, Reflections
    holiday, military
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