Small Steps, Big Faith Series, 2 of 2: Faith And Deeds: Manifesting Miracles In The Mundane
Faith and Deeds What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save …
the impossible
Small Steps, Big Faith Series, 1 of 2: Q1 Reflections- Divinity in the Smallest Starts
I went out with two phenomenal soul sister friends to talk about and celebrate our successes in the first quarter (that’s mature woman speak for …
Heartwork Chronicles: The Journey of Healing and Growth, part 2
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.
Heartwork Chronicles: The Journey of Healing and Growth, part 1
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.
Redefining Progress: The Hidden Value in Life’s Unexpected Impermanence
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.
Savoring Life: A Journey of Mindfulness, Self-Discovery, and True Unconditional Love
And the single most important connection I have in the world is the connection I have with myself. God loves me. I love me. I love others like I love me. If I don’t love me well, I can’t love others well, either. So I spent years learning to love myself well. To care for myself. To be patient, kind, protecting, trusting, hoping and to persevere. After all, that is the very definition of love in Corinthians.
Praying Against Evil: Seeking Divine Protection in a Troubled World
Let me be so incredibly clear: simply put, some people are evil and wicked. Some people lie, cheat and steal (and don’t let them be the trifecta doing all three!) to get whatever the hell they want and they don’t care about anybody else’s feelings but their own. Actually, they don’t even care about their own feelings! They care about what the want. What they get. Feelings?! What are those?!?!
Reclaim Your Life: Overcoming Addiction, Cultivating Self-Worth, and Thriving
The strength to overcome your challenges lies within you– not without you! By daring to do one thing differently or to ask for the support you want or need to overcome your addiction, you open the door to the life and future you want. The present you desire.
The Raw Truth of Alcohol Withdrawal: A Detox Nurse’s Perspective
Unaddressed wounds don’t heal. If I cut my arm severely but don’t acknowledge it, it won’t heal, it’s get worse! And healing hurts. After I notice the wound, I have to clean it so it doesn’t get infected and it stings. Whether I apply pressure to stop the bleeding or clean it with alcohol, it’s gonna hurt. But the hurt doesn’t last forever. It’s temporary.
From Ambivalence to Courage: Embracing Your Unique Life Vision
“Did you know that confidence is a skill?” I asked her. “It isn’t about whether you have it or not, but how can you grow more of it. The question is: how do you begin to trust yourself more instead of relinquishing your power to other people and have them make decisions for you? You have such a strong discernment! Use that! Leverage that! Your discernment and your intuition is so strong and I know that you know that, which is why you’re so ambivalent about what you want to do.”