Knights, martyrs, soldiers, activists, and daredevils. Titles like these remind us of bravery. As a caricature, courage might look like a hunting, smoking, whiskey-swilling Hemingway. But what about the modern woman? How do you learn a character of bravery, you who seek a life of
The words that every eager job seeker yearns to hear amidst ongoing applications and interviews are: You’re hired. The relief that comes when the human resources department of your desired company calls and informs you that you've been selected for the position is positively overwhelming. A
The inspiration behind this shoot came from the desire to explore our inner dialogue and create a visual representation of the transitions we often experience. So often, our physical surroundings have an impact on how we are feeling and perceiving ourselves and the world --
Best friends. Everyone wants one. We want soul sisters or brothers from other mothers and “Married to my best friend” is a popular decorative on Instagram bios. Oh, to have that one person to whom you can eternally spill the deepest longings of your heart
As a child I imagined adulthood almost as if it were a destination, believing that once I got there I would have the dream job, the dream husband, and the dream home. I would have accomplished every item on my bucket list and would just
When I was in the fifth grade, I had a very strict and challenging teacher. A few months into the school year I started having to stay home from school every few days because of a chronic upset stomach. I would wake up with a
At 30 years old I moved across the Atlantic -- away from family and friends and driving on the right side of the road -- to London, England. You might be thinking, “Oh, that sounds fun! You probably spent all your time down at the
Though many of us are no longer heading back to the classroom this fall (and instead continuing the daily grind at work), there’s something about the beginning of a new school year that universally signifies a fresh start. We love making New Year’s resolutions in January,
We spend over half of our waking hours each week working. While the dream is to be on fire and fully inspired every minute, the reality is that for many of us those 40+ hours are an unfortunately draining experience. Not feeling inspired or engaged
A few weeks ago I was listening to a man speak about finding stillness. It was one of those moments where I felt like the heavens parted and a beacon of light rested over me. I needed to hear whatever this man had to say.
These days being a debt-ridden 20 or 30 year old seems not only acceptable, but a rite of passage in many circles. We bond with strangers over beers, pizza, and a mutual experience with Sallie Mae. We chuckle at buying that expensive purse or the
Five words are all it takes to shatter your self-esteem. Five words that every single person has thought at one time or another: I am not good enough. This feeling of unworthiness can show up in many places. It can show up by the pool when
Business is too often about fear: fear of the bottom-line, fear of competition, fear of being enough. But, as Maya Angelou said: “Have enough courage to love.” As we see it, love trumps fear. It’s time for us to bring love out of the corporate
I have been teaching writing for years and have been writing professionally for the better part of a decade, but I just joined my first writing group last month. As I sat there with other writers, eating fruit tart and talking about one another’s work,
Honor your divinity. Those words reached my ears recently, completely resonating within. To “honor your divinity” is such a striking expression. But what does it really mean? One definition of the word divine is “heavenly, or celestial”. What of a perfect description of a woman – or
From the age of wearing tutus and butterfly clips to playing with dolls and crayons, our worlds are filled with dreams. Dreams of falling in love; dreams of starting a family; dreams of making our wishes come true; dreams of achieving professional aspirations, and so
Congratulations! You’ve successfully landed a new job. Somehow, amidst the countless resumes sent through the black hole of the Internet, networking drinks and follow-ups, you locked it in. Now comes the second trickiest part: the art of the transition. Starting a new job is not unlike
With so many books on health and wellness out on the market, nothing arrests attention and commands respect more than when one is written through the lens of personal experience. For more than 20 years, Tom Rath has battled a rare genetic cancer, and it
A few days ago, when I was already halfway to work, I realized that I had forgotten to pick up something my boss had asked me to bring that morning. She was waiting for me to arrive with it, and I knew that turning around
Once upon a time, I didn’t have any friends. As a little girl who was painfully shy and painfully smart-mouthed (a losing combination), I clammed up or said awkward things at first introductions. I felt out of place in classroom settings, and was never quite
Remember what it was like to be a child, running around without a single care or concern? Though it wasn't too long ago, it sometimes feels as if it were another lifetime altogether, doesn't it? It's hard to imagine that life could ever have been
Last week I was at a social function for an organization and through a series of events found myself quickly going from surface to deep conversation with a complete stranger. It was on a topic of much conviction, one of which I have yet to
There are things in life that are absolute chance (like what color you’ll land on in Monopoly and how many times in a row you’ll flip a coin to heads), but there are other things you have to work for (like the type of person
The bravest thing one can do is to let go of what isn't meant for them. Physically, mentally and spiritually. This act requires bravery because we're inclined to stay safe in our comfort zones, but it is through stepping outside, into the bright and warm
Families come in all shapes and sizes. What intrigues us about them is that no two are alike, no two are composed of the same people, the same talent or, commonly, not even the same genetic makeup. Sometimes, families come together easily while others take
Living abroad can be incredibly rewarding, but let’s be honest, it also comes with its sacrifices. Although we make many new friends, learn to trust strangers and speak new languages, we also find ourselves missing our own country, culture and beautiful family members. Things that
It’s time for a confession; for some honest talk and real transparency: all of my life I’ve only ever been able to feel truly happy when all who surround me are happy as well. I am a bonafide people-pleaser. Some may even go as far
When considering a move, it’s sometimes difficult to foresee it as the next step in our story. Not until we’re knee deep in a new way of life are we able to start reflecting on what path has suited us best. No matter what has
A Note From The Editor: Here at Darling, we value the voice of every woman -- regardless of her age. We want to bridge the gap between old and young, believing that there is much to be gained from the perspective of every generation. For
The fear of missing out: it’s something that we’ve all come to experience at some point in our lives, haven’t we? In college, I had a serious case of it. I recall many sleepless nights rushing from one social event to the next, always feeling