Recently I experienced an emotional overload that came upon me unexpectedly! I actually was not aware that I was carrying around such a load of tears until I went to visit my precious grand-niece, who is my sister’s name sake. My sister had passed away in April of 2009, after a swift tumultuous bout with…
Soul healing should take place on an individual level and an inter-personal level. Soul healing is not a black and white, “just follow this plan” concept. It is a life-long journey of listening to your soul and attending to your soul’s needs. In our secular, materialistic culture, our souls are often overlooked. Instead, we fill…
Who’s in Control Here? Powerlessness is a state of recognition that no matter how much we intervene in the recovery of our partner, we have no control over the outcome. Their behaviors, motivation and sobriety are out of our hands. Surrender of our idea of control and acceptance of our powerlessness is a difficult endeavor…
In the hectic season of being a mother of toddlers, I have put away my own toys to make room for blocks, Little People, and books that entertain my kids. Honestly, I believe I originally put them away to keep them from being torn, slobbered on or eaten, but gone they are all the same….
Your first thought of OCD is probably “neat freak” or something like that. What if it was the opposite end of the spectrum? Buying my first home has got me thinking about clearing my space. Not just physical space, but “head space.” By nature, I’m a neat-freak-aholic; but even us minimalists accumulate clutter through a…
The syrupy famous Chef Mrs. Paula Dean herself was interviewed on a local radio station. She simply tickles me! Her optimism and joy for family and comfort thrill me. Although, I’m sure eating all those yummy foods would get me at some point, if you know what I mean. She was talking about how many…
Step One: God sets up a beautiful style of DOMINOS in a design we can’t even see from our perspective. Step Two: Sometimes God rearranges these DOMINOS as He has always known He would. Whether this be allowing Satan to move, push, or take away a few, God always knows best for your purpose. Step…
During a heat wave, the news warns us of record highs, dangerous air quality and protecting pets and elderly. You come inside from a quick walk to the mailbox drenched- gross! At this point in a heat wave, your body and your mind are telling you to stay in and stay cool. But what about…
You may have heard at some point that there are identified stages to grief. I have recently been reviewing stages defined by Kubler Ross known as denial, anger, depression, bargaining and acceptance. These were designed to assist with the process of bereavement, but have also been found to be helpful in dealing with other situations…
I sit here today with so many tasks to accomplish; feeling rushed and knowing there is not enough time in my day to tackle all my goals. I keep asking myself, “Why?” Why is it so important to take my child to the doctor, get the house cleaned, the shopping complete, do laundry, change sheets,…
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