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This is scary…but thanks!

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 4, 2022 • Leave a Comment

I read the other day that people are longing for “real” online. Social media is so full of “fake” that people are yearning for authenticity. The perfect farmhouse kitchens inspire us, the filters make our skin look smooth (I ain’t even mad at the right...

Sorry I’m Late…

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 15, 2021 • Leave a Comment

“Sorry I’m late. I didn’t want to come.” Have y’all seen that? It’s how I’ve been feeling about TILTs and posting until I can get this week behind me. Whew! I bought myself this book to start next week, but I couldn’t wait. I’m about...

Counting The Minutes

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 13, 2021 • 1 Comment

I’m tired. Really tired. Are y’all? I never want to wish my life away at all, and I try not to want time to hurry up, but I’m ready for this break. There will be no girlbossing starting Friday. I anticipate only girlresting, girlreading, and...

I Am Learning to Love the Sound

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 15, 2021 • 1 Comment

I am learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from things that aren’t good for me. Is that not the best? I saw it posted this morning, and I could hear the sound…and it’s sweet. It’s not easy to (a) admit when...

Vulnerability Is Terrifying

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 4, 2021 • Leave a Comment

“Vulnerability is terrifying.” That was the first line of a meme I saw this morning. So true. To be authentic takes vulnerability, and because it truly is terrifying to put yourself out there, that may explain why people don’t seem very “real” these days. They’re...

Sick of Shiny

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 24, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I am a collector of quotes. I like inspirational sayings, motivating verses, and passages that hit home. I have a whole Pinterest board related to them, as well as various and sundry clippings, post-its, and cut outs of gems that struck a chord. But sometimes...

AWOL…but with permission.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 21, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’ve been AWOL. I never thought I would go without posting a TILT, but it’s been over a week without one. I was pretty committed and swore I’d never do it. But I had permission…from myself. I think sometimes life surrounds us with a hundred...

Different. Nice.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 8, 2021 • Leave a Comment

We can be different if you’re nice. If you’re nice, we can be friends. If we are friends, you can expect my loyalty, grace, and support. We can be different if you’re not nice. If you’re not nice, we can’t be friends. If we are...

Let yourself go?

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 19, 2021 • Leave a Comment

What do y’all think it means if you’ve “let yourself go”? Are you eating ice cream straight from the carton, curled up on the couch in sweats, most weekends? Girl. Took a shower…maybe yesterday? Sister. Wear your husband’s old, holey softball tournament tshirt and faded...

Creating Peace, Love & Joy #3

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 14, 2021 • Leave a Comment

All week, I’m working to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. So far, I’ve told you about two… > I turned off my email notifications.> I set a timer and focus. Today’s...