Navigating the Depths of Parental Grief

Navigating the Depths of Parental Grief

Healing, Relationships
The loss of a child brings a depth of sorrow. I see the immense struggle parents face in moving forward after child loss. The journey through grief is deeply personal and challenging, especially when it involves the unimaginable loss of a son or daughter. Overcoming grief and sorrow is a huge task for parents who have lost a child at any age. The emotional trauma that accompanies such a loss can often prolong the grieving process, creating a heavy burden. It's like carrying an anchor that keeps pulling you back into the depths of sadness, making it difficult to see a way out. The Lingering Effects of Grief The emotional trauma that lingers after such a loss can manifest in various ways, impacting relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. Despite…
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The Power of Commitment In Our Life

The Power of Commitment In Our Life

Relationships
What's your level of commitment in life? Do you jump in when you commit to something and are ready to go, ready to see it through? No doubts, no resistance, just let's get it done or let's meet, let's do this. Or are you a reluctant one? Are you more on the side of caution and you hold back and you say "I'll try and be there. I'll try and get this project done. I'll see if I can find the time for it" by putting off the commitment. When we say the word try, it just takes the power out because it's really setting us up for failure. When we can just stand up and say "Yes, I will get this done. Yes, I'm committed, I'm going to see…
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The Struggle with Self-Doubt

The Struggle with Self-Doubt

Healing
Self-doubt can be a barrier that hinders our growth and success. Recognizing Self-Doubt It's a big challenge for just about all of us. For a long time, I relied on others to boost my self-esteem, and convince me of my worth. Without a sense of our own value and awareness of our abilities, we're stuck in the mud with nowhere to go. If we rely on someone else to tell us we're good, or accept us, where's our own self-assurance foundation? It's important to believe in yourself right out of the gate. If you can't, then you need to learn ways to clear out that garbage, self-doubts, fears, underlying anger, and frustration. Over the years, I've encountered situations where my lack of self-assurance enabled others to take advantage or make…
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Do Foods We Eat Fill A Void Or Feed Our Body?

Do Foods We Eat Fill A Void Or Feed Our Body?

Food, Healing, Lifestyle, Relationships
The foods we eat, do they fill a void or feed our body? How do we analyze what is good or bad for us? Simply put, how do you feel after eating or drinking certain foods? We all have some foods that upset our stomach and our gut. Were you in a hurry and chomped down the food without even noticing its taste or aroma? Hurry, hurry, hurry. We do that a lot, don't we? Were you calm and able to enjoy the meal? Or were you upset and agitated in the middle of an argument? Our stomach and intestines and more all want a peaceful environment. It's like riding over a bumpy road at high speed. Things get jostled around and sometimes they break. Do you want to be…
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Are Some People Pests In Your Life?

Are Some People Pests In Your Life?

Nature
Today’s adventure involved wandering outside to check on the tomato plants we've been growing this summer. We have been enjoying having fresh tomatoes and some cucumbers. I was out having a look and noticed some branches getting a bit black on the edges. I thought “Something's going on” and started trimming off a little bit of a few branches on one plant. I was working away trimming, no big deal, but then started to notice a few little tomatoes had been chopped in half and eaten. I got a little more suspicious. As I was going along, I reached for another branch and touched underneath. It felt weird, it felt different and felt soft and puffy. So, I bent down and looked and there was this big giant, creepy hornworm.…
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Going Through A Soggy Patch

Going Through A Soggy Patch

Lifestyle
I had an unfortune barefoot experience when I stepped on a soggy patch of carpet in our home. At first my inner warning bell went off as I looked around to see where the heck the water was coming from. If you’ve experienced a water leak, the first reactions are to look up, around and down as your head bobs in search of the trouble. We have a cat so my first thought was “Did she create this mess?” No. When I bent down to investigate further, the water smelled clean and felt a bit slippery on my fingers. The plot thickened. Hmm, my eyes slowly looked up at the half-wall of kitchen cabinets in front of me, where the kitchen sink and dishwasher are enclosed. Next began the process…
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Strong Women Are Valuable

Strong Women Are Valuable

Lifestyle, Relationships
Strong women are valuable because they are aware of their own worth and recognize the strengths and potential of others. They communicate clearly and directly, and expect others to do the same. Women are feeling more empowered and have more authority and leadership roles. Commitment and dedication are in their nature, they follow through 100% A strong woman is quick-witted and articulate, which can be intimidating for some people, including her partner, family, and co-workers. She can quickly spot weak characters and won’t tolerate excuses. She knows that direct communication is an essential part of finding solutions to problems. Her priority is to get results, so she may seem impatient or bossy at times to get things done well and efficiently. She won’t sugarcoat things with fake smiles and compliments.…
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Is Struggling With Your Mind Like Swimming Upstream?

Is Struggling With Your Mind Like Swimming Upstream?

Healing
Have you ever wondered “How on earth did I get to this place?” It can be a good place or a bad place, but our mind just can’t seem to wrap around the reality in front of us. Struggling with our mind can feel like swimming upstream, against the current When opportunities show up it’s entirely possible for a busy mind to shut them out with doubts and fears for the future. I have made stupid mistakes along my journey when I let my or other people’s doubts stop my progress. Decisions we make from fear and doubt are from our big heads, mind chatter that quickly shuts out new possibilities. We talk ourselves out of potential leaps forward into something lighter and brighter. Worrying is so toxic, stirring the…
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Is Moving Stressful? 6 Tips for a Calmer Move

Is Moving Stressful? 6 Tips for a Calmer Move

Lifestyle, Relationships
How many times have you moved from one place to another? Moving creates a challenge to sort and organize our stuff, then fit it into various boxes and containers. On moving day all our belongings get packed into a moving truck, van or car and driven to our new home. After that, we get to unpack all the items and choose where to place them at our new place. Yes, it can be very stressful… Moving shows some strengths and weaknesses Are you a procrastinator who waits too long to start packing? Does moving include last-minute panic, tossing items in garbage bags that can accidentally get thrown out? The process of sorting and letting go of stuff we don’t need takes time but is truly rewarding. It feels great to…
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Valentine’s – Loving Hearts All Year

Valentine’s – Loving Hearts All Year

Relationships
Valentine's Day has come and gone for another year. It's a fun occasion allowing us to share our love with the people we care about. Maybe we should consider feeling and sharing this love throughout the year, not just on February 14th. It is important for each of us to know we are loved It brings joy and happiness for the sharing. For others it can make the difference between living and dying, just knowing there is someone who loves them unconditionally. All the candy, cards and flowers are fun, but it's the loving gestures and feelings shared that make us all light up with love! Keep your heart open Show your feelings, love your partner, children, relatives, friends and especially yourself! Shop Services The information provided on this blog…
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