And that’s what I wish I would have told my younger self when she was called “too much” of anything. That she was perfectly enough. That the people who didn’t see it that way, simply weren’t her people. And that is okay. That those individuals’ thoughts on her too-much-ness meant everything about them and nothing about her. They could go find less. I did not have to make myself less to keep others comfortable.
Next time you start to let yourself feel bad about what someone is saying about you, remember you are choosing to let yourself feel bad. You can choose for it to mean nothing about you. People who speak badly about others usually have turmoil within themselves. Take their actions for what they are, a “them” problem and let it go. Choose the higher feeling thought. Don’t let it become personal. Remember, the only way someone can make you feel inferior is if you let them. Don’t let them.
My mom makes an amazing mouthwatering sauce on Sundays. The recipe was handed down from her Nonna, who got it from her mother in Italy. The Sunday mornings when I woke up to the smell of sauce already wafting through the house are some of my favorite memories. Nothing can replace that recipe. However, we do not always have 8 hours to make a sauce and meatballs. So, this recipe is a quick and easy substitute for when you’re craving that Sunday meatball and pasta taste, but don’t have to time to tend to a sauce all day. I added some leftover broccoli to get some vegetables in. You can add any fresh or frozen greens you have on hand. I love eating this dish with a salad. Pasta with a side salad is the best combination! Enjoy!
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This Orzo Salad is great for an August BBQ! You can eat it warm, but I personally love it chilled. This dish is great because you can make it the day before, let it chill in the fridge overnight and bring it to a summer party!
The things that keep me up at night aren’t when I say “too much,” it’s not when I overshare, nor is it when I’ve gone out on a limb and failed. The scenarios that run through my head in the middle of the night are when I’ve kept my mouth shut. When I’ve politely nodded along even though I vehemently disagreed. It’s the times I’ve known I wanted to go for something but stayed put instead. The times I’ve kept my beliefs quiet so I don’t run the chance of making others uncomfortable. The times I’ve stayed in my comfort zone instead of pushing the limits. That’s what keeps me up at night.
To me, pasta is a form of self-care. I love it. All forms of it. It’s so versatile. There is a pasta dish for whatever mood you’re in. I love adding veggies and protein to keep my body feeling it’s best.
This Shrimp scampi recipe is one of my favorites. It’s quick and simple and requires minimal ingredients! I keep my freezer stocked with frozen shrimp and peas so I’m able to make this dish whenever the mood strikes.
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You have so much more to offer the world and more importantly, so much more to offer yourself than the hidden battles you are fighting. We all have demons under the bed. Open the shades and bring them into the light, it takes away their power. You can have demons and simultaneously be filled with love and light. The two are not mutually exclusive. It’s your life, you make the rules.
