Moving Forward + Looking Up
"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we should be and embracing who we are." --Brené Brown (Cover image by Michelle Wingard) Identity (noun): a) sameness of essential or generic character in different instances (Merriam-Webster) b) the fact of being who or what a person or thing is (Oxford) c)…
Cover Image by Christian Ladinos "What, like it's hard?" -Elle Woods, Legally Blonde The day is almost here! We are in the final countdown until you walk across that glorious stage. YOU did it! Every late night, study session, coffee break, Blackboard quiz, final exam, hours of class, and group projects have led you to…
Continue reading ➞ An Open Letter to The Soon-to-Be Graduate
Hi friends! I have some exciting news for you! Over the past few months I have been praying and brainstorming about what I'd like to see on the blog this summer. The Honest Pursuit is meant to be a place for honesty and vulnerability to take root and encourage anyone who reads these words. A…
"The problem with our world today is that we've taken a consumer mentality and put it into our relationships with human beings, and we treat human beings like commodities." -Ben Stuart Cover Image by Rachel Thackerson What comes to mind when I ask you, "what do you look for in a girl or guy to…
Continue reading ➞ 7 Important Things to Determine Who to Date
"Treat yourself as you would a good friend." -Kristin Neff Cover image by Michelle Wingard For the month of February, let's focus on taking care of ourselves in the everyday moments, little and big. This month, Michelle and I thought it would be worthwhile to focus on self-care. Bubble baths and naps are super nice,…
The Honest Pursuit 