I ask for humility and God gives me free, luxury acommodations at a high-end spa resort overlooking the clear blue water of Cancun. I am struck by the contrast. What I ask for and what God gives. And yet, my heart is strangely unimpressed by the luxury accommodations. Whether they’ve become commonplace in my lifeContinue reading “Contrasts”
Tag Archives: Humility
Role Reversal
I’ve been at my new job at Hawaii Hangover for almost, but not quite, a year. It was a semi-rough transition for me last year. Lots of SKUs to learn and getting used to the work flow and dealing with over-stressed managers. It’s been easier lately. The over-stressed manager left the company last week (SeeContinue reading “Role Reversal”
Sharing
I said that I wanted to be noticed. That I do all these things in order to be noticed. On one hand, yes. I do these things because I want people to notice me. I felt my Noticed blog (See links above) was me being very real and honest with myself with where I wasContinue reading “Sharing”
Our ‘Sorry’ Culture
We live in a culture of saying ‘Sorry’…a LOT. I preface a request while cleaning with, “Sorry, can you hand me the Comet?” instead of, ‘Can I get the Comet, please?’ When my husband and I are playing frisbee and I make a bad throw I say, “Sorry!” In a crowd instead of ‘Excuse me”Continue reading “Our ‘Sorry’ Culture”
Comments & Criticism
So often I don’t share my work with others (On social media or otherwise) because I am afraid of their comments. And what they will think. I don’t want to have to deal with comments (Unless I specifically need feedback). I don’t want to deal with criticism. My art is my art and who caresContinue reading “Comments & Criticism”
Confidence & Vulnerability
There’s definitely a piece to this confidence thing that involves humility, vulnerability and risk. I can be vulnerable because I am confident in myself, my art, my style, my God and who He made me to be, my self-expression. I can be vulnerable and share myself, my art, my self-expression, with others because I amContinue reading “Confidence & Vulnerability”
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