When everything feels like it’s in total chaos, it can be difficult to know where to even begin addressing the overwhelm. Wendy O’Leary offers tender and practical wisdom for facing personal and collective suffering, starting with self-compassion. The post Where To...
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Morning meditation — Everything is meditation itself.
‘Everything is meditation itself and can be regarded as an opportunity for change; this is the art of turning the negative into the positive.’ Everyday Buddhism
The Lonely Ache of Self-Worth That No One Talks About
“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.” ~Kahlil Gibran They don’t talk about this part. The hardest part about knowing your worth—after doing the work, setting boundaries, and getting crystal clear on what you want—is the ache....
How I Found My Midlife Roar in the Beautiful Mess of Perimenopause
“Menopause is a journey where you rediscover yourself and become the woman you were always meant to be.” ~Dr. Christiane Northrup I recently had a healing session with a dear client of mine. “Before we begin,” she asked, “how are you?” I blinked and said, “Oh, you...
Morning meditation — Sometimes anger may give some kind of immediate support.
‘Sometimes anger may give some kind of immediate support, some kind of strength and power, but in the long run it doesn’t. There’s always some fear behind it.’ Geshe Tashi Tsering
Jennifer’s Story – Gratitude instills Joy
A little backstory about myself: I’m 39 years old. From a young age, I began dabbling in drugs, and before I knew it, my life had spiraled into 14 years of addiction involving drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, and anything else that could numb the pain. About three and a...
Mahlohonolo’s Story – Children are a blessing
I am a 34-year-old single mother of three children. Growing up, I was often told that children were a blessing to those who had them, but as I became a mother myself, I found that statement more complex than I had imagined. When I was 24, I gave birth to twins, and at...
Gratitude Stories – Keeping Faith
I have always been more of a talker than a writer when it comes to my emotions. Putting my thoughts and feelings into words has never come easily, but I keep trying. That is why I downloaded the Gratitude app. It helped me express my emotions and move forward through...
Stacy’s Story – A Grateful Heart
Practicing gratitude has impacted my life in so many meaningful ways. It has reduced my stress and anxiety. By focusing on the positive aspects of my life, I’ve noticed a significant decrease in my overall stress levels. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, taking a moment to...
Lastarr’s Story – I was lost, but now I am found!
Hello to all, I was born and raised in the Atlanta, GA area. For many years, I struggled with financial hardship, homelessness, unhealthy habits, and ungratefulness. Then God and my guardian angels came to my rescue. At one point, I had to make a difficult choice...
