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When Things are Beyond Your Control

There are moments in our lives where circumstances are beyond our control. We have no ability to DO anything to alter the way things are. These are some of the most powerless and painful times of our lives. We feel trapped in an intolerable situation, helpless and desperate. Our situation seems unsolvable but unbearable. OneContinue reading “When Things are Beyond Your Control”

Let Go Of Depression And Welcome Joy Back Into Your Life

Even long term depression can be overcome and it’s the most rewarding work you’ll ever do! Depression is more than a Blue Day, sadness, or even a broken heart, although it happens because of such things and feels a lot like the blues. If you’ve ever had a real depression, you know what I mean.Continue reading “Let Go Of Depression And Welcome Joy Back Into Your Life”

Remaining Positive When Facing a Chronic Illness

A diagnosis of chronic illness can bring with it feelings of denial, anger and grief. But, at some point, the emotions subside and you are faced with a harsh reality—you are no longer the person you once were. Chronic illness has robbed you from your sense of identity and purpose. Do you even stand aContinue reading “Remaining Positive When Facing a Chronic Illness”

5 Ways to Commit to Your Happiness & Create a Better Life

If you understand the Law of Attraction and the power of positive thinking, then you are probably fairly aware that your happiness is very important.  When you are happy you are in the process of drawing more good things into your life!  So, in this article, I’ll share some ideas on how to commit toContinue reading “5 Ways to Commit to Your Happiness & Create a Better Life”

9 Addictions 90% of Us Struggle With

We are addicted to our thoughts.  We cannot change anything if we cannot change our thinking. “I’m addicted!” she said. “But didn’t you just tell me you’ve been clean for 15 years?” I asked. “I have been,” she said. “So what are you addicted to?” I asked. “To doing what I shouldn’t be doing, evenContinue reading “9 Addictions 90% of Us Struggle With”

Healing the Wounds of Emotional Abuse

“There comes a critical time in each person’s life when the truth is accessible. Faced with it, you can either run and hide, denying it, or you can face your truth, accept it, and grow stronger,” wrote Gregory Jantz in Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse. If you are reading this article, chances are youContinue reading “Healing the Wounds of Emotional Abuse”

Instructions For a Bad Day

There will be bad days. Be calm. Loosen your grip, opening each palm slowly now. Let go. Be confident. Know that “now” is only a moment, and that if “today” is as bad as it gets, understand that by tomorrow, “today” will have ended. Be gracious. Accept each extended hand offered, to pull you backContinue reading “Instructions For a Bad Day”

MY LIFE CHANGING MOMENT…

This past month my body has been through quite the obstacles! A little over a month ago, I came down with what seemed to be the flu and a stomach virus. After having both for about week, the flu seemed to have gone away, but the stomach virus did not. After about two weeks ofContinue reading “MY LIFE CHANGING MOMENT…”

Reaffirm yourself and Build your Self-Confidence

It is very important for you to encourage yourself and others. As you know, working on yourself to overcome any obstacle takes a lot of effort. Your automatic negative thoughts seem to come more easily when you are practicing. It is easy to get discouraged when you have a particularly hard day or you experienceContinue reading “Reaffirm yourself and Build your Self-Confidence”