Tag Archives: commitment
Deep Roots
The choices is not made in theory, for to grow deep roots requires action, courage, love, commitment. The daily alarm that goes off too early but reminds us of greater goals than sleep. Showing up and showing compassion, especially when … Continue reading
Going Off Script
Being in an abusive relationship is like acting in a play with an erratic director. The script they write unfailingly serves them, affirms them and diminishes you. If you break character (say, hang out with friends or move a houseplant … Continue reading
Laundry Therapy
The day after an ill-fated second date, I called my little brother as I lay in bed, despondent, in my dingy college apartment. “I don’t have time to come home and do laundry today,” I said. “Oh, and I met … Continue reading
Champion
What makes a champion? Confidence, commitment, adversity, perseverance, positive energy, and a little luck. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture … Continue reading
Written on Skin
My skin knew on our second date. It warned me that our connection was too quick, too intense with red, peeling patches across my cheeks and chin. (Dermatitis, dermatologists said, unsure of the trigger. Stress, maybe, or some unknown irritant. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 