Fargo

It is quite the humbling experience to watch growth, particularly in those you love. I can confidently say that I am proud of what my family represents. I believe in what they are doing, the faces they surround themselves with and quite frankly, I'm ecstatic to see them flourish personally and professionally. As my journal states, "I believe that what we become depends on what our parents teach us at those odd moments when they are not even trying. The truth is that my family lives and breaths inside of me every single day and that is such a gift."

I have officially rekindled my love affair with travels and meeting new, beautiful people. I am feeling more inclined to make this a part of my life and to share my experiences in a meaningful way. As I am winding down from this weekend away, I am more inspired and motivated than ever. What a privilege. Seeing a familiar face in an unfamiliar space literally gives me shivers when I pause to soak it all in. 

"Most people are stuck in the trap of making a living rather than designing a life."  Wait until you see what I do next.

Sonder

I have an affinity for this word. Defined: the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own

 

 

 

Mankind

Goodness gracious I am so thankful for all of the beautiful people I am lucky enough to know. I get regular interaction with knowledge-seekers, risk-takers, fun-lovers, & advice givers; it is so invigorating and a tremendous reason I am the person I am today. The fact that people allow me to be a part of their journey and their growth is simply breathtaking.  

I am thinking out loud. I must say that I am intentional. I am intentional, to an extent, about who enters my life as I realize there is beauty in that unknown but I am particularly intentional about who stays in it. If you hold a purpose in my life, it is deliberate. A million thank you's for playing any given role in my story would not begin to suffice. My moments of success and pure joy are to your credit. 

I am falling asleep smiling ear to ear tonight with my tiny human and secret keeper, Blu.