Family Always Knows What’s Right … Right?

The family bond is something that is not easily broken. Our families are our real Day 1s and have been with us since the beginning. I know they may get on your nerves and stress you at times, but the fact that they are your family will never change. However, just because they are your family doesn’t mean their input in different areas of your life is always for your benefit, and it doesn’t mean you are obligated to take it. They may have good intentions but that doesn’t always mean they are right. I mean, to be honest, there are some things in your personal life your family doesn’t need to know (e.g., when you have a disagreement with your partner). “But, how do I know when it’s okay and when it’s not?” Well, that’s where I come in!

September Release: Setting Boundaries Series (Part 4)

Family—you gotta love 'em right? I mean, they have been there your entire life and will always love you no matter what. But as much as we hold our family near and dear to our heart, that doesn't always mean their actions will work out in our favor. Don't get me wrong—family will usually do things from a place of trying to look out for you. However, the line between trying to help out and trying to impose their desires onto you is oftentimes not very clear. For that reason, they tend to cross it, creating situations where you feel compelled to do certain things that aren't always aligned with your heart and desires. We should keep family close, but we should take their input in our lives with a grain of salt. Now, I didn't say flat out disobey your parents and don't listen to your siblings; I am saying use wisdom when navigating their directions on how you should live your life. More on this to come in this month's post!

~ Releasing September 30th ~

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Unblurring the Lines of Friendship

“Friends—how many of us have them?” We have all been blessed with having at least one person in life we call a friend. With friendships comes an abundance of great talks, laughs, support and a lifetime of memories. They should be cherished and valued as the blessing that they are in our lives. Now don’t get me wrong, friendships also come with hardships, difficult conversations and disagreements, but overall, they are a source of great happiness in the midst of the turmoil faced in this world. And it’s for that reason we must take extra precautions and steps to ensure the friendship lasts by addressing the “little” things that we think aren’t a big deal but actually carry a great deal of weight. Those “little” things are boundaries.