Once Upon an Ordinary Day One ordinary school day, Mrs. Johnson picked up elementary-aged Timothy from school and could tell something was bothering him. So she asked him, “How was your day, Timothy?” With a deep sigh, Timothy relayed the happenings of the day with great emotional clarity and [...]
Our jobs, whatever they may be, take up much of our lives. Not only does it take time to get educated or trained for whatever vocation we pursue, but once we start working, a significant amount of time is taken up with it until we retire from it. Work [...]
If you root around social media and television long enough, you’ll find an endless supply of fascinating things going on. There’s a plethora of shows, YouTube channels, Instagram stories, and more that explore different cuisines across the world. Among those, there’s an equally full selection of media that’s centered around [...]
Fear of abandonment is an overwhelming feeling which can come as a result of earlier experiences in which someone was abandoned or left alone either physically or mentally. It can also come when a person’s source of comfort and safety has been suddenly removed. The result is a feeling [...]
The difficulties related to aging are often ignored in our society. It seems that society values youth and vigor, and when people get to a certain age, they’re often subjected to shocking statements related to their age by those who have not been confronted about their ageist prejudices, presumptions, and [...]
There are times in your life when you find that you are becoming consumed with accommodating other people. You can feel like you are taking on their problems and behaviors. This could indicate that you need to set a boundary. This can be difficult if you are a person [...]
We all have a story to tell. Some chapters of our stories are longer than others. Some chapters have more sap and joy while others have more despair and tragedy. There are individuals who deal with a lifetime of loss while others do not experience it until much later [...]
If you interact on any significant level with other people, whether in person or online, it’s likely you’ve gotten angry. Whether you lose your cool because your child digs their heels in and refuses to cooperate with you, a stranger behaves badly by cutting you off in traffic, or [...]
We were created to be a blessing on the earth. God fashioned us to release that through the unique way that He fashioned each of us to fulfill divine purpose. Every time we receive another revelation of our true self from the Holy Spirit, we are changed forever. Although [...]
It’s never too late to process complex emotions and experiences. When you go through something difficult, such as the loss of a loved one, you may not necessarily have the capacity to cope with the emotions and implications of it all. Perhaps you were caught up with making sure [...]
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