As I continue to heal and grow closer to God, I’ve started to develop empathy for my ex who suffers from addiction. I’ve realized that holding onto any animosity toward him only hurts me more. Forgiveness brings me peace…
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In reflecting back, 2023 has been a hell of a year. It started off very traumatic, when my ex landed in the ICU on a ventilator due to liver disease. We didn’t know if he would live or die,…
I’ve always felt like everything in my life needed to be perfect for me to be truly happy. I found myself repeatedly saying, I’ll be happy when… But even when I finally got what I wanted, there was always…
Within the past year, I’ve struggled with occasional anxiety and panic attacks. This can be scary and debilitating, so I knew I needed to do something about it. I researched ways to deal with anxiety and came upon meditation. (Find out about other natural options I discovered here).…
Coloring isn’t just for kids anymore. Adult coloring books are all the rage right now—I see them everywhere I go. Whether you’ve already jumped on the bandwagon or are interested in getting started, here’s how coloring may benefit you: Coloring helps reduce…
Thanksgiving is a time we typically give thanks, but it doesn’t have to be limited to just once a year. Cultivating gratitude is about taking time out of our busy lives to appreciate what we have. This has been shown to offer…
There’s no better time than today to release whatever is holding us back in our lives. Maybe it’s a person, a relationship (past or present), a grudge, our fears, or even our expectations. Whatever it is, it’s time to…
Many of us have people in our lives who bring us down with their negativity. Even if you try to be an upbeat person most of the time, it can be draining to be around these types of people. You may start…
I grew up in the 80s and 90s, so watching shows like Stranger Things in all its nostalgic glory, really makes me miss simpler times. I think back to when kids used to be out riding their bikes after school instead of sitting inside playing…
One of the biggest lessons I’ve struggled to learn is to trust the timing of my life. When I was growing up, I was convinced I’d be married with children before the age of 30. Yet, here I am at 35 with…