self awareness

I want you to be happy. Really.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 17, 2022 • Leave a Comment

Y’all notice the “support other women” movement happening over the last few years? It’s louder than ever. You can barely scroll any social media outlet twice without seeing posts, verses, and memes about women encouraging women. I don’t know where the sentiment comes from and,...

Who I am intended to be…

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 7, 2022 • Leave a Comment

I made a blog post this morning about “boundaries”. Go check it out, if you missed it. And in response to a comment, I mentioned that I hated to be late to the party on learning about boundaries but was sure glad I had at...

“Boundaries” is not psychobabble to me.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 7, 2022 • Leave a Comment

I did not like the word “boundaries” before now. The great Dr. Laura Schlessinger (I’m a fan.) has always considered it what she calls “psychobabble” (a word overused by mental health professionals instead of just cutting to the chase). I tended to agree. Psychology words...

Therapy: Everybody needs it.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 6, 2022 • 2 Comments

About a year ago, I saw an ad on Facebook for something called BetterHelp. I stopped scrolling, because some girl was talking, and all the comments were about how soothing and beautiful her voice was. This, I had to hear. I didn’t have my sound...

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...

Christmas Eve Wishes

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 24, 2021 • 1 Comment

Happy Christmas Eve! Just wanted to send you good wishes from my warm, cozy, good-smellin’ house today. I’ve cooked sausage balls for the fam, made some creole rice for taking to the Christmas shindig tonight with Hubs’ side of the family, and whipped up chocolate...

Stupid Stuff I Do

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 20, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m a real piece of work sometimes… I log into Zoom calls and can’t get in, then wonder what’s wrong. The meeting is tomorrow. I make a point to buy heavy cream for my coffee at the grocery store, because I’m out at work 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...

Like Pouring Gas On Anxiety

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 6, 2021 • 1 Comment

Anxiety is a bitch. If you’ve experienced it, you know it can be triggered by something big…or insignificant…or come on without warning and for no reason. You just feel freaking nervous…and anxious…and like something bad is about to happen…and you can’t breathe good…and there’s some...

It’s more than just coffee!

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 5, 2021 • Leave a Comment

When I come into the kitchen in the morning, my coffee is already made. Keith fixes up the pot while he makes his espresso in his machine. Although sort of a tiny thing, it feels peaceful. I feel loved. The day to come may be...