For most of my life, I carried a story about myself that wasn't kind. I was the "spoiled girl," the one who had it easier than others, the one who didn't quite measure up to the struggles that defined those around me. It wasn’t a name I gave myself—it was handed to me, woven into … Continue reading Rewrite
Month: March 2025
Rhythm
This morning, I ran without trying to drown out my own thoughts. I ran without music dictating my pace, I found myself settling into a natural rhythm, listening to the steady well not really steady of course... I was panting to be exact! -- of my own breath and the soft thuds of my feet … Continue reading Rhythm
Let them
Life has a way of testing us when we least expect it. Lately, I’ve been carrying a weight heavier than I ever imagined—financial stress, the pressure of being the sole provider, and the uncertainty of when things will finally turn around. But beyond the struggle itself, there’s another burden I never anticipated: the voices of … Continue reading Let them
Reunion.2
Walking into that reunion, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Twenty-five years had passed since I last sat in that classroom, surrounded by friends who spoke a language I barely understood yet welcomed me anyway. Would they remember me? Had I left a mark? Why had I come at all? And yet, the moment I … Continue reading Reunion.2
March
Write down 5 true things about your March so far Survival High work load Clarity Hopeful Quiet strength Cheers, Karin Sabrina
Reunion
Misfortune
For several days now, I’ve been thinking about the luck of *not* getting something you really want. There’s this thing I deeply desire, something I’ve chased for almost a decade. I’ve tried every possible way to reach it, and every failure stings. I’ve convinced myself that once I have it, I’ll finally be happy—truly, permanently … Continue reading Misfortune
Re-wire
Due to a long held view and also conditioning for decades, my brain is naturally wired to focus on the negative—it’s a survival mechanism. Psychologists call this negativity bias. Thousands of years ago, it kept my ancestors alive. If our ancestors ignored a threat, they could die. But if they dismissed a compliment? No big … Continue reading Re-wire
A belief
I want you to think of someone who SEES you. And write down what they would say you are. And carry that forward with you now. Knowing it will benefit your entire life if you can just learn to believe it…A belief is simply a thought repeated over and over. Donna Ashworth When my husband … Continue reading A belief
Unique
At the moment, I’m in “should I walk the talk?” mode. This evening, I’m teaching about learning new things—how we can develop a unique skill set that no one else has but us. It’s an English class for a young adult—yes, singular, just one student. I’m that picky. I handpick my students myself. Or, if … Continue reading Unique
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