I'm a yes-girl through and through.

(Reason #43 why Bethenny and I should be besties.)

When someone sticks their neck out to ask for a heaping scoop of support, my first inclination is to shoot my fist in air, smile with my eyes squinted tight and squeal "YESSSSSSSSSS" while I start brainstorming ways we can take the world by storm.

Agreeing to everything all the time, though - whether in business or in life or in trying to be the best possible version of ourselves - can sneak right up with it's crash-and-burn, like a bonafide sugar high. 

A few years ago, my friend Hilary taught me about resisting "the creative candy store" to avoid getting overwhelmed by the possibilities of this beautiful life.  She is so SO spot on with her theory, but it is REALLY hard for me to stick to my guns sometimes. 

Toss this sister-with-a-sweet-tooth into my favorite sugar shop (and take away all self control) if you ever want me to spontaneously combust into caramel-flavored flames. 

-- Tragically delicious...  
 

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I've had to withdraw from a few fun gigs recently, and even though I always try to so with love, each time feels a little like slamming the door in Willy Wonka's face.

(Think of all the GOODIES he’d have in there!!!)

The moment I decide to decline always deflates me a little.  My heart starts to sink knowing that I might ruin someone's day, and I say a quick prayer that they'll be able to understand.

(I much prefer brightening eyes over breaking hearts, ya know?) 
 

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The fear of saying “No” to something that feels like a should-do often convinces us that we have no other choice...  

Here’s what I’m learning, though:

When you start to step away from doors that arent right, it swings open the big windows and lets in all the light.

[Share the love.]

By faithfully holding out for the things that make your heart race, it creates room for your deepest desires to fall right into place.  You know I believe that you were created to do great things, and this precarious process is all a part of life's sweet sweet story... I can't WAIT to watch how the brightness and blessings continue to break through. ;)

XOXO - Jessie Pepper

Ps. - Is it just me or does anyone else feel the urge to rifle through their handbag for the nearest sweet treat?  I'm carrying a small PILE of these as a constant snack-companion these days, and have been mixing them with a smattering of pepitas and some unsweetened coconut flakes - It's a snack that feels SO indulgent without any junk!