I knew an acquaintance who was rough around the edges. She lacked social graces and wasn’t adept at making or keeping friends. Often, I wanted to put my hands on her shoulders, look her dead in the eye, and just say Stop pushing people away. You have potential. You’re worth it! Cassie* had a difficult life and after college I …
Move Beyond the Label: The Real Definition of Success
We’re born into this world defined by someone else’s perception. From the moment we make our grand entrance, labels are thrust upon us based on who we are born to and not who we actually are (a child of God). As we age, things shift a bit. Additional factors are thrown into the success/failure pot. We become known as Sally Sue, …