KandaceJoelle

Trusting the nudge

My friend and I were recently talking about a story we both loved. Same story, same…
Read the Room: Authenticity Still Requires Wisdom

I’m all for being your authentic self. That’s the core of almost everything I write about.…
The Beauty of Birds

Birds have always been seen as divine messengers. The watchers of the skies, bringers of omens…
When Dreaming Big Feels Like Betrayal

Why does it feel wrong to want more? Why does dreaming big, really big, make us…
When Chaos Is Familiar, Peace Feels Uncomfortable

For some of us, peace doesn’t feel like home it feels like a threat. Not because…
When You Know… But Doubt Still Comes

There are moments when you just know.You know in your spirit, your bones, your breath.You’ve had…
Outgrowing the Pond

Did you know that a goldfish can grow up to 12 to 14 inches long, sometimes…
You are full of purpose

The truth is, there’s a big difference between pride and self-confidence. Pride, the kind that people…
No More Little White Gloves

I spent the majority of my life longing to feel feminine. When you grow up obese,…
Don’t Abandon Your Post.

The lighthouse keeper never leaves the tower to swim out and save the ship. That’s not…