Hi, I’m Christie. 

And I definitely don’t have it all together.

In fact, for years I’ve been the one person that has held me back. I have the most amazing supportive family, and I guess I was getting tired of getting in my own way. 

That’s not to say that I still don’t, lol. But right now, I want to say to you, hello–and welcome to my blog! 

I’ve learned some things along the way. And that’s why I really want to talk to you. 

I did a lot of ignoring. I felt that if I couldn’t see the bigger picture, what was the point?

And then, as the whole title of this blog suggests, I took the opposite route and began to obsessively worry. Anxiety became a constant buzz in my ear, like a fly.

But now I see that in life, not knowing is kind of the point. That’s what leads me to the whole purpose of this blog.

I’ve decided to put out some poems, thoughts, and abstract stories with you always in mind. I figure, maybe there is someone else out there who has the same challenges as I do. Maybe some of what I have to say can make someone else feel less alone.

And that’s why I hope this blog will eventually be more of a conversation. I don’t want to preach. Please don’t assume I know all the answers. I’m not a professional clinician, but I’m definitely a professional at making all the mistakes when it comes to self-care.

I almost didn’t start this blog. Why? Because I only know so little. But I realized that’s ok–that’s the human condition. I will try my best to receive good information at all times. I won’t get it right all the time, but that is precisely why I’m here. I wish to give clarity to the fact that the world is not clear, but there is also so much beauty in innocence. Experience can attempt to fill in the gaps. So here we go!

I can’t wait to explore these crazy life questions with you all.

And each day will be a new lesson.

Keep on flourishing!

Christie 🪰

Why the Name Anxiety is a Fly?

The name Anxiety is a Fly came from a journal I wrote during therapy. The post can be viewed here. After feeling the weight of anxiety annoy the heck out of me, I realized that I didn’t need to keep anxiety around to pester (or, in reality, torture) me. I recognize now that I’m not the only one suffering, and I’m happy to report that shining a light on the flies that constantly buzz around us can be the first step in finding peace.