Category: self-confidence

• Silver Lining

  

  Hi friend, my latest blog post is called Silver Lining. It’s a gentle reflection for times when looking for the good feels hard or forced. I’m learning that a silver lining isn’t about rushing past the pain, but noticing where God is still at work. If this speaks to where you are, I hope you’ll…

  Karin Dancy

  April 15, 2026

  2026, authenticity, courage, expectations, faith, flexibility, grace, gratitude, growth, honesty, hope, kindness, knowing, LifeJourney, mutual understanding, peace, relationships, resilience, self-awareness, self-care, self-confidence, self-growth, trust, vulnerability, wisdom

  #girlblogger, #momblogger, faith, god, gratitude, hope, inspiration, life, love, peace

• Less Is More

  

  Last year did a number on me, y’all. More hate between Red and Blue. Deep hurt as a 92 percent Black woman who voted for the common good (because we’re completely – not selectively – honest about the country we love, too). Knowing that so many folks voted for rich people who are clearly self-serving,…

  Karin Dancy

  January 1, 2025

  #joy, 2025, african-american experience, authenticity, courage, expectations, faith, family, gratitude, honesty, hope, knowing, life lessons, LifeJourney, peace, relationships, resilience, self-awareness, self-care, self-confidence, self-growth, trust, vulnerability

  #girlblogger, #momblogger, faith, family, gratitude, hope, inspiration, life, love, peace

• Not an Option

  

  A homemade ice cream shop is just a stone’s throw from our little one’s elementary school. And when he has a great week at school, we sometimes celebrate by stopping by for a yummy, sweet treat. Homemade ice cream is heavenly, with its creamy texture and bursts of flavor that melt in your mouth. And,…

  Karin Dancy

  December 13, 2024

  2024, authenticity, courage, effective communication, expectations, honesty, knowing, life lessons, LifeJourney, motherhood, multitasking, mutual understanding, peace, perfectionist, relationships, self-awareness, self-care, self-confidence, self-growth, understanding others, vulnerability

  #girlblogger, #momblogger, clarity, family, health, inspiration, life, well-being, wellness

• A Matter of Trust

  

  “Mom, my throat hurts.” Recent words from our son. While it’s not earth shattering by a long shot, a sore throat is out of the ordinary for him. He has never, ever complained of having one. I thought, a brand new symptom? Stop the presses. Something’s off. My mom ears perked up 100%. And 2…

  Karin Dancy

  May 16, 2017

  2017, courage, faith, life lessons, self-awareness, self-confidence, self-growth