The Devout Optimist Blog

The Great Illusion: Being Ready & Feeling Secure

The second half of 2016 really got me thinking. I was forced to make decisions I never thought I'd have to make. Choosing to forfeit my...

Dear Hugo, I'll never forget the first time I saw you - there was a picture online, your foster daddy holding your front paws up while...

My mind is most active immediately after waking. And I'm so thankful for that. It's that same rambunctiousness that helps me get errands...

"Your life is what your thoughts make it." - Marcus Aurelius For the past few days, I've been battling some major fear, insecurity and...

Since choosing to have a hysterectomy almost two months ago, I've had to have some serious conversations with myself. I made my decision...

Earlier this year I wrote out my new year resolutions. I'm happy to say that I've accomplished all of them except for two..and a half....

On a Tuesday afternoon it was life as usual. On this particular day, I had my period and bleeding was heavy. Very heavy. After struggling...

"I will sing of Your mercy that leads me through valleys of sorrow to rivers of joy." - Jars of Clay This song came to me after reading...

Do you ever experience deep revelations while sleeping? Sometimes, when I'm in a deep sleep, a single word or phrase will come to mind...

Growing up, contentment was often used as a point of reference, but mostly regarding wealth and possessions. While I've never really had...

THE OPTIMIST

Hi, I'm Caitlin. Dog lover, thinker, whisky drinker, and unrelenting optimist.

I share what's on my mind here and welcome you to do the same. Might as well think aloud together- care to join me?