When did we stop caring so much about our fellow man? We went from a society of “it takes a village,” to “every many for themselves.” A little bit of common courtesy can go a long way. We all want to envision ourselves as the person who can remain devoutly independent, and doesn’t need anyone […]
Read moreFather Time
Blink and you’ll miss it. My god, is that so true. I used to think it was just something old people said, or other parents just stated in order to commiserate with their peers. But the older I get, the truer it is that life just goes by way too fast. And what’s even crazier, […]
Read moreLife’s Too Short
As improbable as it is, sometimes I wish I can go back in time, and fix things or prevent others from happening. I know that it does us no good to dwell in the past, but when horrific and tragically traumatic instances occur in our lives, it is hard not to wonder “what-if?” If only […]
Read morePer Aspera Ad Astra
Samantha Schell BJJ, Family, Friendship, love, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance caring, empathy, feelings, friendship, quit, struggles
The other evening, I posted a somewhat cryptic Facebook status about not owning a Jiu Jitsu gym if you’re an empath, because your heart will break every time that someone leaves. I was just in my feelings temporarily, not really thinking about one specific instance, and decided to vent online (I don’t know why, is […]
Read moreMarry Your Best Friend
Samantha Schell Family, Laughter, love best friend, friendship, happiness, love, marriage, relationships
I think that the older I get, and the more years that pass, the more that I truly appreciate my spouse and the friendship we share. While yes, I am extremely physically attracted to his appearance, (he’s a 10/10 and what I believe to be the most handsome man alive) and we have the fiery […]
Read moreThe Butterfly Effect
Samantha Schell Adaptation, BJJ, Family, Friendship, love actions, bjj, butterfly effect, choices, decisions, relationships 5
Do you ever stop and think about how one, seemingly insignificant moment in your life’s history, altered the course of your trajectory and led you to where you are, right now, at this very second of you reading this article? One tiny, seemingly minute part of your life, like a butterfly flapping its wings a […]
Read moreBlood is Thicker Than Water
Samantha Schell Anxiety, Family, Friendship, love bonus parent, family, hardships, healing, love, parenting, step parenting 18
Blood is thicker than water, but the blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb; meaning that the relationships we choose to forge, and those who stand beside us in times of battle, are the strongest bonds in our life. The motto of our gym, “not all family is blood” is […]
Read moreSpotlight Moment
In my opinion, complacency is the greatest disservice someone could do to themselves; never stepping out of their comfort zone because you are too accustomed with the familiarity. It can be scary venturing into unknown territory, because you have gotten so used to routines and patterns that throwing a wrench into your plans feels borderline […]
Read moreWhen I Grow Up
What did you want to be when you grew up? I am not talking about profession or occupation, I’m talking the kind of person you hoped you’d become. As children, we all imagine adults as these omniscient and well-put-together people who know exactly how life works. As if you’re going to turn 18 and magically […]
Read moreIt’s My Birthday and I’ll Cry if I Want to
Samantha Schell Adaptation, Family, Friendship, Laughter, love aging, birthday, birthdays, celebrate, celebration, wisdom, youth 2
As I approach another birthday (in 5 days actually), I am so pleased with the fact that for the first time in 3 years, I am actually looking forward to it instead of dreading it. I am so blessed and so very fortunate to be celebrating another year on this earth, and with the love […]
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