Facing my shadow
Kailey Veenstra Kailey Veenstra

Facing my shadow

I have found myself convicted through this (covid-19) experience. It's felt akin to facing my shadow. I know it's not everyones lesson, but for me, this is the challenge and opportunity I'm being gifted…

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On the other side of healing
Kailey Veenstra Kailey Veenstra

On the other side of healing

The dove, an ever-present companion, echos every clock stroke. I have to seek her calls at home, but here, I am constantly assured of her presence. 

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When growth requires goodbye
Kailey Veenstra Kailey Veenstra

When growth requires goodbye

For me, it took walking away to heal certain parts.

... Cutting ties

... Turning the tide

.... And waving goodbye

At least for a time.

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My Greatest Teachers
Kailey Veenstra Kailey Veenstra

My Greatest Teachers

… the ones that made me angry. The ones I wanted to hate or judge or write off. The people I’ve unfollowed and re-followed time and again.

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When Bravery Looks Like Homemade Bread Cake
Kailey Veenstra Kailey Veenstra

When Bravery Looks Like Homemade Bread Cake

“In building relationships with people who are different from us, we must decide: are we willing to risk saying the wrong things, risk hearing how we are a part of the problem? Are we willing to love and push through hurts that may come? We must risk exploring the problems we don’t want to admit are even there….”

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Truths that are Currently Freeing Me
Kailey Veenstra Kailey Veenstra

Truths that are Currently Freeing Me

MAKE NO MISTAKE- YOUR EXISTENCE NEEDS NO APOLOGY. SO GO AHEAD, TAKE UP SPACE. BE TOO MUCH AND NOT ENOUGH. GET COMFY WITH YOUR HOLEY, HOLY HUMANITY.

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A soft place to land
Kailey Veenstra Kailey Veenstra

A soft place to land

I feel myself expanding. My soul is opening. My current view feels like an omen :: A change in perspective. Soaring to new heights.

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