Who really has it figured out anyway? Ha! Anyone who says they have it “all figured out” is probably fibbing both to you and themselves. Unfortunately, daily, monthly, and yearly bumps and blockades are just part of life, but our reactions and taking advantage of these growing opportunities make the difference. And even then, we might “mess” that up, too,…
Category: Our Journey of Self-Love
Emotion and Conviction
A guest post by Gregory V. Diehl. Gregory reached out to me a month or so ago. He had recently released his fourth non-fiction book on Amazon, The Heroic and Exceptional Minority: A Guide to Mythological Self-Awareness and Growth. The book takes a very direct approach to mythological personal development themes in real life and the burdens/responsibilities of being an…
Journaling and 3 other Healthy Ways To Release your Emotions
We all get angry and frustrated. It’s a natural part of life, and it’s okay to feel exasperated sometimes. The problem isn’t with the emotion itself. The problem is in how you express it. We’ve heard examples of getting our frustrations out physically – like punching your pillow, screaming at the top of your lungs, or when I was younger,…
Are You Vulnerable? – What Is Our Risk of Leaving up Walls?
How do you protect your vulnerability? Has your mind built a complete fort with tall cement walls surrounding you for your “protection”? What barriers have you created that are intended to keep you “safe”? Or I suppose the better question is, why do you have walls in the first place? Are they there to shield yourself from a negative statement…
I am strong. I am worthy. I am Yours
Self-esteem is the ability to see yourself as a flawed individual and still hold yourself in high regard. Esther Perel Words, often easier said than done. Self-doubt and Low Self-esteem These emotions can sneak up on us when we least expect them. You’re riding the wave of life way up high in the sky. It’s even moving along on cruise…
What are the Powerful Benefits to Know & Understand your Confidence?
What is Confidence? Definition of confidence: A feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something. A sense and belief that someone or something is right and can succeed. The feeling of being sure that something will happen or that something is true. Merriam-Webster Confidence is a necessary trait in life that helps you go further. It…
4 Easy Steps to Begin a Daily Positive Affirmation Practice!
What is an affirmation, and how do you begin a daily practice? Affirmations are simple, self-confident “I am” statements. These confident statements may be said or written down. When practiced routinely, it will rewire our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions. If you have a negative belief or thought that makes you feel bad, you can replace it with a positive statement….
Tips for Using Visualization in less than 30-minutes a Day
You have big goals in your life. You’ve even heard visualization is the key to reaching those goals. But you still hold back. Why? The most common reason – you don’t have enough time. Well, who has enough time? According to a Gallup poll, 48% of American’s feel like they don’t have enough time to get the things done they…
If we increase our patience, will we increase our kindness?
A little story … When my boys were little, we spoiled them with presents at Christmas time – ha, who am I kidding – I still spoil them! Their excitement would build, and their patience dwindled. Each child yearned to see what Ol’ Saint Nick left for him under the tree, and—no surprise—they would wake us up super early! Once…
Christmas Love
Spread Christmas Love the Entire Year – to All! During the Season of Advent – we are in preparation mode. Waiting for the arrival of our savior. We are given four weeks to guide us along our path – Peace, Joy, Hope, and Love; each week we are bathed in prayer and song. As we journey closer to the birth…