An Open Letter To Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

December 17, 2017December 17, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Current Events Adam Grant, adversity, death, despair, grief, grieving, hope, joy, Life Without Limbs, loss, Option B, resilience, sadness, second chances, Sheryl Sandberg

Dear Sheryl and Adam, Thank you. You don't know me. You may never read this. Whether you do or not, I needed to express my gratitude. Reading your book, Option B, is quite possibly one of the best things I have done for myself this past year. My world was turned upside down in August of … Continue reading An Open Letter To Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

8 Reasons Why You Should Journal Right Now

December 9, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Uncategorized catharsis, gratitude, growth, heal, healing, journal, journaling, memories, perspective, remember, understanding, writing

If you know me well enough, you know I love to write and a huge part of my writing practice has been journaling. It allows me to get my own thoughts out of my mind. Processing, venting, celebrating – whatever the action – journaling gives me the channel to literally record my own life's story. … Continue reading 8 Reasons Why You Should Journal Right Now

5 Tips from a Debt-Free Millennial

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Millennial Monday credit cards, debt-free, finances, financial freedom, millennials, mortgage, payments, student loan debt

When you hear the word, "millennial" you probably think of a few things and among the top is probably the gross amount of debt facing more young people than any other generation. With student-loan debt being the biggest source of debt for young people, it is hard to think that twentysomethings will be able to … Continue reading 5 Tips from a Debt-Free Millennial

Unexpected Gratitude

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Uncategorized appreciation, Career, change, Family, friends, gratitude, healing, influence, power, thanks, writing

We are lucky. We are afforded the opportunity to take a day, to stop everything and simply be grateful for the people, experiences and things in our lives. The problem is that it is harder and harder to truly stop and be grateful in the midst of premature holiday shopping and festivity planning. It is harder … Continue reading Unexpected Gratitude

Decisions, Decisions

October 30, 2017October 29, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Lifestyle, Spirituality chapters, choices, crossroads, decisions, faith, impatience, indecisiveness, life, trust

If you're struggling with a big decision, or waiting for a new opportunity - just trust yourself.

Pure Joy

September 24, 2017June 10, 2018 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Lifestyle Family, future, Happiness, happy, hope, joy, love, niece, uncle

Joy comes in all shapes and sizes. It comes in huge occasions and simple reminders. It comes in laughter and smiles. It can come through the familiarity of friends and family or the serendipity of strangers. Pure joy is the catalyst for hope when times are tough, faith when things are uncertain, and love when times … Continue reading Pure Joy

Gorc Meets OBX | Photo Gallery

September 20, 2017January 13, 2018 gorcmeetsworld photo gallery, Uncategorized beach, boil, Corolla, Currituck Lighthouse, Family, friends, fun, Hurricane Irma, lighthouse, North Carolina, OBX, ocean, Outer Banks, sand, vacation, wild horses

Our family vacation to the Outer Banks in North Carolina was filled with days at the beach, Hurricane Irma, themed nights and a ton of fun.

Love Lost

August 12, 2017 gorcmeetsworld Current Events, Lifestyle, Spirituality death, gratitude, grief, laughs, loss, love, memories, moments, pain, peace, sorrow

"Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all." Alfred Lord Tennyson I hate this quote. Correction: I hated this quote. I hated it before I loved and lost. I never understood how it was easier to have loved, to fully live and breathe that feeling and to lose it, … Continue reading Love Lost

Gorc Meets World

Embracing Life One Lesson at a Time

Year: 2017