Friend a very precarious word. I think it has been used too casually to express an acquaintance instead of what is truly a friend. The dictionary describes a friend as someone whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. An acquaintance, however, is knowledge of a person acquired by a relationship less intimate than friendship. Interesting comparison. Continue reading
Author: Kris Evans
Gratitude
“It’s not easy being grateful all the time. But it’s when you feel least thankful that you are most in need of what gratitude can give you.” Oprah
I have to admit I find myself at times feeling sorry for myself. Putting myself in the “what if” category of all of the things I aspire to and haven’t gotten. Seeing myself in scenarios of how my life would be different or even better if certain things would happen. Getting the job I am hoping for or having my business succeed or even something as superficial as fitting into my pants with room to spare. The small victories and the large battles won that would make my life so much better.
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Growth
Doing something for a long time can truly be a blessing and a curse. I’m lucky that I chose a career that is always changing. Being freelance for so many years gave me the luxury of freedom to choose but also gave me a feeling of constant insecurity. Instead of enjoying the job I was doing when the end was near I was frantic about the next job. There was never a guarantee and always the fear of not working. Even though I have been on a very successful roll that wicked voice of fear lingers in the back of my mind. Continue reading