Conflict Happens

Whether you’re having conflicting emotions or you’re having a disagreement with someone, conflict is a part of life, and it happens to everyone at one time or another. When this happens, you have to ask yourself if you want to take the easy way out and simply give in to the other person to try … Continue reading Conflict Happens

Finding Inner Peace

Inner peace is a state of mind. Lack of inner peace causes an array of difficulties in life. When we don’t acknowledge and work through our emotions, or we allow outside circumstances to influence how we react and behave, then this lack of inner balance wreaks havoc, causing us to experience fluctuating emotions, which can … Continue reading Finding Inner Peace

Time for a Reset

Sometimes we get caught up in the busyness of everything going on in our lives. It seems like it’s always one thing after another, with everything competing for our attention. Before we know it, we can begin to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated because we don’t take adequate time to rest. When we are always … Continue reading Time for a Reset

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Have you ever put aside a dream by thinking that you do not measure up in some way? An example of that inner self-talk might go something like this: “I could never do that because I am … too old, too young, not smart enough, not good enough.” The list of reasons why you should … Continue reading Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Expressing Emotions

The other day, I was blessed to hear the delighted laugh of a small child who was having such fun. The joy this child was expressing through laughter was very contagious and it brought such a feeling of peace. Children express a sense of wonder and interest in each new experience they have. As little … Continue reading Expressing Emotions

Transform Depression into Joy

Depression can take many different forms, from mild to chronic, with many variations in-between. It doesn’t necessarily mean you are completely unable to function, curled up in bed with the covers over your head. Many people with depression put on a mask, so to speak, and pretend they are okay, even though they are not. … Continue reading Transform Depression into Joy