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Heartwork Chronicles: The Journey of Healing and Growth, part 2

Joval March 17, 2024 May 18, 2024

I dive headfirst into the unseen but ever-present skirmishes of the soul, shedding light on the deep emotional wounds we keep hidden. This chapter is a heart-to-heart about the raw power of opening up, the bravery needed to face our inner turmoil, and the enlightening journey towards healing and peace that follows. It’s about acknowledging the courage and love it takes to turn our battles into bridges, guiding us from the shadows and darkness into the light. So, come along as I explore the path to mending more than just the flesh, where every hushed whisper of discomfort finds solace in understanding and tender self-love.

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Heartwork Chronicles: The Journey of Healing and Growth, part 1

Joval March 12, 2024 May 18, 2024

In this intimate tale from the Heartwork Chronicles, I unravel the beauty of conversation as a key to healing’s heart. Walk with me through a narrative sprinkled with smiles, laughter and tears, where the simple act of dialogue—both with ourselves and those around us—becomes a canvas for understanding and embracing our true strength. Discover how reflecting on our victories, big and small, equips us to meet today and our tomorrows with a bold heart and a resilient spirit.

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Redefining Progress: The Hidden Value in Life’s Unexpected Impermanence

Joval March 3, 2024 August 4, 2024

Everyone needs to hear this and know this. And I mean EVERYONE. I believe we already know it, but we’ve become so disconnected from ourselves we no longer believe what the God in us teaches us. It’s the still, deep knowing. Rather than bemoan the season of rest, akin to the leaves falling off the trees, we must instead appreciate the season we’re in and embrace the importance of and recognize these periods of stability as opportunities for reflection, adjustment, and preparation for continued progress.

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A Nurse’s Reflection: The Journey to Peace and Serenity

Joval January 14, 2024 May 18, 2024

I was speaking with a client as they were preparing for discharge from the detox facility where I work, discussing their eagerness, excitement, apprehension, and joy to return from the detox facility– their temporary home for the past couple of weeks in close community with people who intimately know their struggles with addiction– to their own home. Standing tall, they said: “[When I go home,] I’m remaining firmly grounded in peace [stomps left foot] and serenity [stomps right foot].”