Kari

At twenty-three I am now aware that I’m not crazy nor am I the only person in the world who talks to themselves. Writing has been a passion of mine since before I can remember. Being able to put words on paper has been a saving grace because many days I cannot find the words to say out loud—so I write them down. This little book is a compilation of

Confidence is not something we have by saying “Okay, I need to be confident right now.” True confidence comes from affirming ourselves regularly and treating ourselves kindly.

But throughout these struggles—the years at war, the crippling illnesses, his troubled son—he never gave up. It’s an inspiring example for us to think about today if we get tired, frustrated, or have to deal with some crisis. Here was a guy who had every reason to be angry and bitter, who could have abandoned his principles and lived in luxury or e

What makes self-love powerful is that it is not just a way of seeing ourselves, but a series of actions that continuously align us with a greater vision of who we are growing into.