Sarah Baker’s Blog

secrets of a fear-ruled existence

Do you want something so badly but are too afraid to leap? Are you walking when you’re supposed to be full on sprinting toward the finish line? Do you feel like an … Read more about secrets of a fear-ruled existence

myth of the masquerade

Question for you, friend:Do you ever wish you could just start over? Be a different person than who you are? You know, pick certain qualities that you admire and weave them into your makeup. Erase … Read more about myth of the masquerade

i am me (and 40 reasons why)

i like lists + things, so here we go. 1. peace signs because photos are too awkward for me without them. 2. Birkenstocks go-to shoes 3. headbands + flower crowns + the … Read more about i am me (and 40 reasons why)

when you meet a prophet (you listen to what they say)

Truth is, I doubted. I do doubt. I don’t often ask God for simple things because I think I’m a waste of time. I didn’t pray, not really. It was more of a passing thought, and I … Read more about when you meet a prophet (you listen to what they say)

reasons you should stay (when you want to go)

Have you ever felt like you just needed to stay no matter how much you didn’t want to? Ever had failed expectations? Do you, right now, just want to stop staring at screens and walls and … Read more about reasons you should stay (when you want to go)

parking spots + a broken heart

My heart was broken in a parking lot. Twice. Since then I have learned the importance of parallel parking and backing out as opposed to (accidentally) driving over the spot's curb. This happened … Read more about parking spots + a broken heart

in the valley of death (you keep walking)

“How do you know when you’re grieving, and appropriately?” “What does grief actually look like?” “Why should I keep going?” I’ve asked these … Read more about in the valley of death (you keep walking)

the temptation to forget

I'm sitting in the middle back seat of my friend's car, the air conditioning blowing on me and the music up high. This still feels weird. And normal. It's all fused together at this point.Odd enough, … Read more about the temptation to forget