For a long time, I believed that if I did enough internal work, the outcome of my relationships would eventually reflect that effort. That emotional health would naturally lead to emotional safety. That being grounded, self-aware, and intentional would somehow insulate me from ending up in situations that were not good for me. I no [...]
Tag: forgiveness
Love the Most Perfect Teacher
1 Corinthians 13:4–8 is often referenced when speaking of true love. "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil [...]
Quick Reflection
Over a year ago, I shared this to my Instagram, "The problem is, everyone is looking for unconditional love, carrying a bag full of conditions." Now, I feel compelled to share it again. I'm sharing again because I now have 433 days in my rearview and a deeper understanding of this quote. Self-love with conditions: When [...]