Kelli Thomas

Why should I be unhappy? Every parcel of my being is in full bloom. --Rumi What lies beneath? What lies beneath? Beneath all the parts that I hide. The parts I hope no one sees. The parts I don't want them to see. What lies beneath the insecurities, the shame, the hurt, and the pain? How do I get past all that to what awaits on the other side? My goal is always to be as authentic and transparent as I can when writing. However, I don't always share everything. There have been many moments when...

Many people walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. -Eleanor Roosevelt- Over the past year, solitude has given me space to reflect on the changing seasons of friendship—how they bloom, shift, and sometimes fade. In a world that moves at a relentless pace, these quiet moments have reminded me of something profound: friendship is one of life’s most treasured gifts. It offers support, joy, and companionship—elements that may be hard to measure but...

“Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck.... The truth is, I've allowed fear to dictate almost every part of my life. Fear has even...