Janessa Shaw 9/3/25 Janessa Shaw 9/3/25

Counting My Blessings: Faith, The LSAT, and The Chosen

In the middle of LSAT chaos and law school applications, the last place I expected to find peace was in a TV show—and yet The Chosen paired with going to church has shifted everything. It’s teaching me the beauty of vulnerability, the strength of faith, and the importance of counting my blessings—even something as stressful as the LSAT—as part of a greater plan.

Janessa Shaw 8/27/25 Janessa Shaw 8/27/25

The Weight of a Score: More Than a Test

Janessa Shaw 8/20/25 Janessa Shaw 8/20/25

The Habit of Confidence: Test Taking Trust

Confidence isn’t about never doubting yourself—it’s about trusting the work you’ve already done. From second-guessing LSAT answers to portraying my worth to law schools, I’m learning to lean into my first instinct and make confidence a force of habit.

Janessa Shaw 8/6/25 Janessa Shaw 8/6/25

Personal Statement Pending….

Writing a personal statement is supposed to be about “why law,” but it’s really about “why me.” And answering that honestly means sitting with the messy, in-between parts of my story—the parts that don’t fit neatly into a resume. This post is me thinking out loud, trying to thread together vulnerability, originality, and everything I’ve been given into something that feels like truth. Somewhere between who I was and who I’m becoming, I’m learning that two pages might be all I get—but I’m going to make every word count.

Janessa Shaw 7/30/25 Janessa Shaw 7/30/25

Originality Isn’t Dead: Imitation over Influence

In a world where everything feels like it’s been done, said, or posted before, the idea of being original can feel impossible — like chasing smoke. Algorithms tell us what to wear, how to think, and what’s worth sharing. But somewhere underneath the mimicry and marketability, there's still a pulse of something real. This post is a search for that pulse — through identity, society, and connection — and a reminder that originality isn’t about escaping influence, but transforming it into something unmistakably you.

Janessa Shaw 7/15/25 Janessa Shaw 7/15/25

Breaking the Habit: Rediscovering Life Beyond the Screen

This weekend, away from service and screens, I realized how much time I spend scrolling through other people's lives — and how little I actually sit in my own. Here’s what a camping trip taught me about stillness, presence, and the quiet moments we tend to avoid.

Janessa Shaw 7/2/25 Janessa Shaw 7/2/25

Parable of the Belonging: Giving Space

This year, I made a quiet promise to myself: to show up more, connect deeper, and maybe even build something lasting. Inspired by The Parable of the Sower, I’ve been reflecting on what it really means to create community—not just to find like-minded people, but to grow with those willing to care, sacrifice, and trust. For the first time, I feel open. Not just in posture, but in mindset. And that shift is changing everything.