Beyond basic affirming — It’s common to look outside ourselves for evidence of our worth. Strength and inner work are necessary to conquer the false beliefs we accept. It takes growing beyond society’s conditioning. A conditioning that dictates what’s required to be valued. Negative words and actions of others awaken a critical inner voice…

You better walk, “bish” — Does your busy schedule make you put off exercise? Thoughts about the little time you have in a day fills the heart with discouragement. Exercising seems challenging when you haven’t moved your body with that much intensity in a while. …

Did he really delete himself? — One thought came to mind when I first heard the news about tWitch passing. Hmm, that was fast! Autopsy results, the conclusion he unalived himself, no foul play, case closed — all determined in a day. Such a rapid assessment. Is that normal in these cases? I continued watching the…

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Read and you may finally appreciate a cat lover’s devotion — I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for cats. Captivated by their mojo. Sweet style and grace, covered in fur with unconditional love. Most dogs make me smile — yes. Yet, somehow cats elicit a special response. I feel supreme appreciation for the felines in my lifetime. Muffin…

Happy Hallows’ eve — There was once a little girl named Nadja born near Halloween. Her birthday was so close; she arrived home from the hospital on that holiday. Must’ve been a day like no other for her mom. Newborn baby, candy, trick-or-treaters, and horror movies. As Nadja grew, she had birthday parties full…

Chilling story of a monster —

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A woman’s struggle with anxiety dips into the frightening unknown — Annie pushed the red crayon hard into the page, filling in the line art of a heart. Coloring — her favorite coping skill for anxiety. So typical she thought, the color chosen. She picked a deep red, the sharpest red from the carton. …