Welcome to The Becoming Herd
“You can’t be a good mom and have a good career. That’s not possible.”
“Why are you trying to do so many different things at once? Pick one or two and settle down.”
“Aren’t you happy enough already?”
If I had a penny for every instance that I felt like I couldn’t do everything I wanted to, a penny for every moment I almost gave up because my goals seemed too lofty, or for every time social media or society whispered that I can’t do it all…Well, I’d be a very rich lady indeed.
To all those self-important voices out there, I’d like to say – please, just hush. Who are you to tell me I can’t have everything that I want? If I want to be a mom, have a successful career, pursue my passions, and make a positive impact on humankind – who are you to stop me?!
That’s what I would like to say anyways. Unfortunately, there’s this thing called reality.
Life is only made up of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and (hopefully) 85 or so trips around the sun. There is simply only so much time to achieve all the accomplishments we set for ourselves. To enjoy all the experiences we want for ourselves. And to become the person we’ve always seen ourselves becoming.
So, is it even possible to achieve everything I want with the number of hours I’m given? I don’t know. Maybe not. But does that mean I should listen to the voice in my head that tells me to give up? Absolutely not. Please, don’t let the limits of time, opportunity, or expectations make you plateau on your journey.
WELCOME to The Becoming Herd – a space for those growing through it all, their way, on their journey. Where it doesn’t matter what stage of life you are in, or just how lofty your dreams may be, because having it all isn’t about perfection – it’s about becoming.
A Little About Me
I’m a woman in the middle of it all – graduate school, a military marriage, career goals, faith, and starting a family. I created this space not as someone who’s figured it all out, but as someone walking through it and wanting to share what I’m learning along the way.
I’m not here to give life advice or pretend to be an example. I simply hope to build a space in which inspiration occurs – where individuals may recognize what is holding them back from becoming all that they want to be and how to let it go.
What You’ll Find Here
- Real, authentic accounts of becoming journeys
- Lessons from horses
- Reflections on growth, faith, and becoming
- Mental health and wellness insight
- Encouragement for women balancing it all
- Hopefully, inspiration to do that which you’ve always wanted to do, but perhaps been a bit too scared to take that first step
Whether you’re here for inspiration, a bit of entertainment, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone in juggling the expectations and messiness of womanhood – welcome to The Becoming Herd.
I’m so glad you’re here.