All posts by: Amy Cummins

Finding Happiness in Others’ Success

No matter how much we might strive for perfection in each area of our lives – in our relationships, in our careers, in our health, or even in our faith –...

Being OK With Being Last

When it seems like all of our friends are getting married, having kids, purchasing houses or settling into careers before us, how are we supposed to feel? Is it possible...

What Does It Mean To Know Yourself?

In our current culture, both personal branding and promotion have never been easier. With social media, for example, we’re able to invent and reinvent ourselves on a constant basis and,...

Getting There {With Gratitude}

Think of one person who’s made a positive difference in your life. Perhaps it’s a motivating sports coach, an encouraging college professor, an inspiring boss or a dependable friend who...

What Are You Afraid of?

Whether we’re afraid of public speaking, spiders, the death of a loved one, or something more unusual, we all hold on to certain fears that we resist facing. It’s natural...

Reclaiming the Art of Letter Writing

When did letter writing become a lost art form? When I was growing up, I wrote more letters than I can remember, keeping correspondences with pen pals and friends alike...

Embracing the Interim

As a child I imagined adulthood almost as if it were a destination, believing that once I got there I would have the dream job, the dream husband, and the...

The Loveliest Things

This week, I was featured on Stephanie May Wilson‘s blog in a series called “The Loveliest Things,” which is all about celebrating and sharing the loveliness in our lives with each other. I...

25 Ways to Savor Spring

Spring may have officially begun in March, but in many parts of the country, it feels as though the season is only just beginning. The air is gradually warming up,...

Budgeting Vs. Socializing

Whether our time spent catching up with friends involves weekend brunches, after-work drinks, nights out, or all of the above, maintaining a social life can be expensive. In fact, it can...