#thankyouthursday gratitude (and other blog posts)

1-833-LUV-NAPS

This #thankyouthursday, I am grateful for 1-833-LUV-NAPS.That’s a real number you can really call—it’s part of The Nap Ministry’s mission, and if you dial it, you will hear a rest-related message.I am an ardent supporter of Tricia Hersey and pretty much everything I...

Peaceful transitions

This #thankyouthursday, I am grateful for peaceful transitions—and no, I am not talking about the one I trust will take place in the White House.I’m talking about a job that I had yesterday but don’t today. After nearly five years with the organization, my part-time...

“Let the Rest Fall Through”

This #thankyouthursday, I am grateful for "Let the Rest Fall Through," which is my favorite song off Kelley McRae’s new album, This Side of Night. I first discovered Kelley McRae nearly ten years ago and have been devoted to her work ever since. When we both lived in...
Clear communication is the key to everything good. Words are optional.

Clear communication is the key to everything good. Words are optional.

I‘m having trouble with my words today. It‘s not that I don’t know what to say. It’s that there is too much to talk about. And per my typical all-or-nothing instinct, I feel like if I can’t tell you everything, it is futile to try conveying anything. But of course...

Do not underestimate the value of nail polish perfection.

Do not underestimate the value of nail polish perfection.

I used to think perfection was impossible. And I still know I will never be perfect, at least not in the sense of “being entirely without fault or defect.” But perfect can also mean “satisfying all requirements” and “corresponding to an ideal standard,” and by those...

Voices of reason are crucial right now. Listen to them. Raise yours.

Voices of reason are crucial right now. Listen to them. Raise yours.

I am an emotional person. I have lots and lots of feelings and I don't often repress them (anymore), plus on top of that I am extremely sensitive, so much so that I can often feel OTHER people’s feelings. Being empathic has its perks—for example, my intuition is on...

Books & Publications

Need some inspiration related to love and self-care? I’ve got you covered:

A Picture Book for All Ages

Are You My Boyfriend?

Originally developed for adults, this illustrated tale is appropriate for (and loved by) children as well.

The Blog Before the Book

Calling It In

How a four-month separation created space for the love of a liftime. 

Contact

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christina@christinabryza.com

Address

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