This year has been so surprising to all of us. Who would have thought that going out of your house can pose a health threat to you and yours? Having plans, going out, and enjoying things outside of the home seem like a story passed down through generations. We have all been touched by the…
Author: Karla
Growing into a better person is my true passion. I am in this journey and hope to be able to help others with my thoughts.
What’s Behind the Mask
Photo by Ingmar on Unsplash I belong to an army of people who have been coping with today by indulging in their not good habits. It’s not only time that we are trying to make pass by; there is so much pain and fear that we have to do something to distract us from our…
Balancing on a Tight String
Balance is a HUGE question mark for parents. Your life just goes from having a gymnast's flexibility to the amount of space on coach on an airplane. Little people aren't as patient as adults can be, are fully dependent on us, and give no importance to our schedule. The younger they are, the more of…
Don’t Take it Personally…
I see myself as someone who likes to be involved with people. I am a natural introvert with outgoing tendencies. I love to spend time with others and cultivate a healthy relationship, where we support and provide feedback to each other. However, I run into the issue where I feel that most people don't correspond…
Parenting: A Two Way Street
We are in this together. The older I get, the more I tap into giving the benefit of the doubt. When facing situations, I try to separate my feelings from the feelings of the other person and recognize what we both have a right to do what is best. With parenting, I have taken a…
Good Habits for a Less Stressful Life
Photo by Mari Helin on Unsplash One of my closest friends came for a visit yesterday. We hadn't seen each other in months due to the pandemic. It was very refreshing to connect. We went on a long walk and my friend suggested that we just ask each other questions to keep working on knowing…
Comfortably Uncomfortable
This whole year I have been struggling with me. It actually started in the fall of last year and out of pain came the questioning of who I am. I always wonder, am I just too much for those around me? Too colorful, too talkative, too opinionated, too involved, too different? Too much to handle…
How Simplicity Helps Me Stay a Happy Wife and Mom
My husband and I were getting ready for bed one evening and he said, “Once I take my shower, I will pack my bag.” We were traveling the next day to visit his family. As he stepped into the bathroom, my mind started fuming. “So I got gifts, made the baby’s bag, replenished the diaper…
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(Free) Things That Have Helped Me Through Quarantine
It is going to be about three months that I have been at home doing limited contact and outings. I am normally a homebody and surprisingly an introvert, but not to this extent. Since we are parents, we try to be careful with who we are with, to avoid getting our baby sick. Not having…
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Be Kind. Repeat.
I have been delving into intermittent fasting (see the post about my experience here) and have been reading to inform myself about it. I just finished Life in the Fasting Lane by Jason Fung, Eve Mayer, and Megan Ramos. The purpose of the book is to ease you into fasting. In a quick summary, Eve…
Thriving in Simplicity 