Hi Ari, I know that the last two months have been tough for you but know that we will get through it. We don’t have to be perfect. We are fine the way we are. I know you feel that we should be on at all times; however, we are not a performer. We deserveContinue reading “Words of Encouragement to Self”
Category Archives: Love
NO.
How hard is it for you to say no? If you are like me, saying no feels like slapping someone in the face. Saying no makes me feel guilty even when I have a reason to say it. So what do you do? Should you say yes forever? Well, I have a list we canContinue reading “NO.”
10 Things I Need to Stop Worrying About
Writing this list was hard for me because worrying has become like second nature to me. Hopefully, by writing this list, I can help not only myself with worrying but help whoever reads this. Stop worrying about things that are outside of your control. You can only handle what you can touch. Stop worrying aboutContinue reading “10 Things I Need to Stop Worrying About”
Dear 20 Something Ari
Hey Girl, Right now, I am sure you are writing your fifth 10-year goals list, hoping that 30 never comes for you. Well, sis, it’s coming sooner than you think. But guess what? You do not have to have it all together before 30 comes. You are at a place where making mistakes should notContinue reading “Dear 20 Something Ari”
A Letter to a Long-Lost Friend
Hi, I know it has been a while since we have spoken. To tell you that it is hard not to reach out to you is a huge understatement. I want you to know that I am not mad at you. I want you to know that it was not your fault that we areContinue reading “A Letter to a Long-Lost Friend”
Mirror Talk
My love language is words of affirmations, so if you could only afford to give me a card as a gift, trust me, that card would be cherished far more than any piece of jewelry would. If you do not believe, ask my husband how many times I cried over a card without giving theContinue reading “Mirror Talk”
What About Your Friends?
What about your friends, will they stand their ground, will they let you down again? What about your friends, are they gonna be lowdown, will they ever be around, or will they turn their backs on you? What About Your Friends? – TLC Friendships, like any relationship, needs two people to work on keeping itContinue reading “What About Your Friends?”
Controlling Your Inner Empath
I saw this journal prompt that I want to share. The prompt said, how do you set boundaries and avoid absorbing someone else’s emotions and stress? I had a big issue with set boundaries when it comes to absorbing someone else’s stress and emotions. I like to call myself a mother by nature. I wantContinue reading “Controlling Your Inner Empath”
The Rainbow
Today there was a rainstorm that lasted about an hour where I work. I looked out of my office window at the rain and began to think of the most harmful and negative things I could come up with. I left work feeling so sad and defeated. As I was driving home, I saw theContinue reading “The Rainbow”
A Note for My Husband
Hey Hun, Yes, I know that you are in the next room, but I want to write you a little love letter. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for loving me harder when I try to find ways not to love me. Thank you for being my protector, my cheerleader during all of myContinue reading “A Note for My Husband”
Ari Speaks Out 