"I wish I was as _______ (skinny, beautiful, popular, bubbly, talented, etc.) as her." "They have the perfect life, while ours is always a struggle." "I'll never be like him/her." "I want the things they have." They may be silent thoughts. Or words voiced aloud....

What makes you special? Is it your sense of humor? Your keen ability to organize? Your way of making others feel welcome? Or, can you make a mean chocolate cream pie? Are you one who always sees the glass half-full, or do you have a passion for a specific sport or...

Tonight I was blessed with the privilege of being in the presence of fourteen incredible women in my home. These women are different ages, have walked different paths, and each have their own story. As I looked around the room, I became keenly aware of the specialness...

Real life. I tend to be passionate about living one. real :: genuine; not counterfeit, artificial, or imitation; authentic A number of years ago I lived in make-believe. I dreamed big dreams and existed as if they were real. I walked through years of pretending to be...