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Today I have been feeling depleted and crabby. I struggle with being transparent when people ask me how I’m doing. Most days I can muster a positive moment and tell them I’m doing well and ask how they are doing. Some days I can fake it. Not today. When the barista this morning, and also… Continue reading Creating a Rainbow

SadFrustrated Hopeless  She isTrappedIn a cage She LongsFor freedom ButThe cageIs familiar The cageIs All she knows  The doorIsOpen ButShe remainsIn the cage Why doesn’t SheEscape FearUncertainty Self-doubt Unsure ofWhat’s outsideOf the cage  Outside ofHerComfort zone Will sheChooseFreedom Or choose toRemain Trapped in the cage

CryingDefeatedShattered This is too hardThis hurts too muchI just want to give up I put my hand on my heartIt feels tenderI feel my heartbeat Gently reminding meYou are strongPlease don’t give up

Something I've been working on personal growth-wise is being transparent with myself when things bother me instead of telling myself they don’t. Being honest with myself when I’m feeling hurt instead of telling myself I’m fine.A huge part of that stems from being bullied and having that “stiff upper lip” mentality. Numbing and suppressing the… Continue reading I’m Fine

This is one of the first pictures taken of me as a baby. I was thinking, what would I want to tell my baby self? Dear baby Kari, What a light you are to the world. If you only knew what a huge impact you will have on many, many people’s lives. Your heart….is so,… Continue reading Letter to My Baby Self