It was in January that he said those words to me from his blue chair across the room to the left corner of the couch where I sat week after week. I knew he was right, but I didn't like it.

FreewritingRachel DawsonMay 25, 2018love, friendships, relationships, counselingComment

I Thought I Hadn't Found My People Yet, But There They Were

The thing is, I have found my people. They just look a little different than I had expected...

Writing + WorkRachel DawsonMay 22, 2018everyday exiles, friends, friendships, peopleComment

What I Learned This Spring

From the hard to the hopeful to the random, here are the little things I learned this spring!

To Gather Around the Table

When we sit down next to loved ones and strangers and acquaintances and break bread, we are building love. We are building community.

FaithRachel DawsonAugust 17, 2016table, community, friendships, relationships, faith, tacos, yoga, jesus, scriptureComment

15 Little Things to Do to Feel Centered Again

These are the things that bring me back again, the things that restore a sense of calm, the things that remind me of what is good, of what is true, of what truly matters when things start to feel out of control.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJuly 19, 2016sanity, self-care, calm, relaxation, bible, snapchat, outside, reading, gardening, yoga, laughter, gratitude, friendships, essential oils, prayerComment

Friends + Art + Tacos

A day in Washington, D.C. spent marveling at incredible art, catching up with a sweet friend, and devouring vegan tacos is a day WELL spent. Here's a quick recap!