Do you long to pause and breathe again without feeling tangled by guilt? Perhaps you’ve worn the title of supermom for too long and now feel God nudging you to lay it down. Or maybe you’ve always been the dependable one, but your soul is weary, and you’re ready to embrace a new season of…
Do you despise receiving unsolicited criticism? It can be downright painful when someone speaks biting words to us. We tend to rise up against it. However, we have the power to gain something useful from it. Although, it all lies in using our best response to criticism. What Is Your First Response to Criticism? Consider…
Have you noticed an increase in people feeling offended by words spoken? I know my words are not always uplifting or encouraging, and I fall short many times. Sometimes we don’t mean to offend, and yet we do. And in those times, what we want more than ever is for someone else to give…
When it comes to life here on earth, what is the most important thing to you? If you answered relationships, you and I are on the same path. I love God and people. However, I have found one massive relationship stopper, and it’s hard to quit doing without a conscious effort and practice. “Even a…
We all feel overwhelmed from time to time with our circumstances, and it makes perfect sense. You know when life is unbearable, and the challenges are enormous. But what about feeling overwhelmed when it doesn’t make sense?
Are you quick to judge when you see behavior which doesn’t meet the social norm? We all tend to do it from time to time. However, what you might not know is how much it hurts. What if instead of forming a quick opinion, you paused and tried to seek the truth behind what you…
Sitting in my comfortable chair outside, listening to the birds chirp, I think life today is not bad. My day feels smooth, easy, and relaxed. Relishing in the fact that right now, school is starting for the new year, and it is no longer a part of my world. I consciously ignore those old feelings…
Do you ever read something and it resonates with your soul? Don’t you just love it when that happens? Well, I want to make sure you have not missed one of our most popular posts from the first year at “Embracing the Unexpected.” Just click on the picture to take you to the post.
I am no stranger to the harsh judgments heaped upon those living in the midst of mental illness. For 18 years, I have walked alongside individuals and families who struggle daily. My heart aches when people make quick assumptions, unaware of the deep battles fought behind closed doors. Read on to discover the truth…
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