Coping with Loss: Softening Grief with Gratitude

I initially jumped at the opportunity to write a gratitude post. The queen of silver linings shines bright within me and I thought it would be a quick, painless submission. Then, life happened. And then it continued to happen.  Admittedly, the past month has been...

The Joy of a Pen and Paper Letter

When was the last time that you sat down and wrote a letter? A true pen and paper letter? When was the last time you received one? There is nothing better than finding something in the mail that isn’t a bill or an advertisement. When I was little, there as always a...

Why: Nicole’s Story

I strive to live a healthy lifestyle because it took a long time to get where I am today. There was a lot of struggle before success, but I fought through it all, and I am still working hard to reach my health and fitness goals. These are the top three reasons why I...