The Writeventures of Emaleecious

Today, I took a long walk with the kiddos, and I had the privilege of seeing things from a different perspective. Lesson 1 – Enjoy Each Season as It Comes My son wanted to ride his bike during the walk. I wasn’t thrilled. He’s still learning, and honestly, I wasn’t in the mood to teach. I just wanted to enjoy a peaceful walk. So I told him no. He wasn’t happy about it, especially since his sister got to bring her scooter. He kept lagging behind, and I was running out of patience. So, I grabbed his hand and made him walk at my pace. He didn’t let me off the hook, though. He complained for nearly 10 minutes, until I tried to bribe him. 😂 😂😂 We were walking off our usual route, and they were curious about where we were going. I told them it was a secret, and that seemed to excite them. We eventually arrived at a playground, and just like that, my son suddenly remembered he was a sweet soul. He had an amazing time! As I sat and watched them play, I reflected on his attitude. He had ...

Hey Fam! Long time no post. I have no excuse. I've just been carried along the tides—and I’m glad for a breather here and there. How has life been with you so far? Work? Family? Goals? How are you doing, really? Learning to Breathe and Go with the Flow The other day, I was getting ready for a school function with the kids, and a thought popped into my mind: At what point do we resign ourselves to the happenings in and around our lives? When do we finally say, “It’s okay, just breathe,” and start flowing with life rather than trying to control it all? Do you accept what life throws at you, take it calmly, and move on? Or do you keep wrestling with situations until they submit to your will? When your plans fall apart, how do you respond? Personally,  I rarely make just one plan—I usually have at least four backup options (Ecclesiastes 11:1, people!). I hate being caught unprepared. It makes me feel vulnerable, which isn’t necessarily bad, but it often pushes me to act impulsively, ...