My pastor, John Nuzzo, always says that the next generation (AKA mine) is going to be the ones to change the world. And I 100% agree. Now, let me tell you about what my generation is going to do, what we will be willing to do! We will: Share the love of Jesus. Be warriors…
Things that I have experienced in nature…. Breathe the soft cold breeze from a glacier, feel the ice crystals form as the air settles deep into your lungs…. A full moon, high in the mountains, you listen to the sounds of the wolves and coyotes as their howls echo into the night air, you become…
There’s something about this year that has made me feel like enough is enough. Enough of working in a job that doesn’t bring me any joy, enough of taking crap from people or feeling down when they don’t do what I expect of them and enough of not living to my full potential and feeling…
One of the greatest modern-day struggles our delicate society faces is self-esteem. How we feel about ourselves seems to be so crucial for success in almost all areas of life, that self-confidence becomes just another thing for you to acquire. Everywhere you look for advice on the subject, you’re told that you must “love yourself”,…
You were created for connection. This is without a doubt one of the foundational truths of your life. You are not meant to walk through life alone. However, somewhere along the line, we received the notion, that formed into a belief system, that in order to connect with others, we have to pretend to be…
I recently read a book called “Free to be me” by Betty Robison. In her book, Betty describes how fear and self-doubt have paralyzed her, making her believe that nothing she did was enough and that she could never “measure up.” As she grows throughout her life, she learns to face her fears and breaks…
Self-Love First. When you practice self-love, you are strong enough to overcome anything. Love yourself for what and who you are today, especially if you’ve had to learn some of the hardest lessons Life has to offer. You may have been subject to, but don’t settle for being the victim of circumstance All in the…
I was mediating every morning, reciting mantras, visualizing my future, reading the personal development books, nourishing my body, and feeling incredible. I felt amazing. Not only mentally, but physically. My body was actually starting to release the weight I had gained from binge eating. I felt light, energetic, and confident. Was all of the inner…
“When it comes to sexuality, like so many things, only the truth will set you free.” This quote stopped me in my tracks as I was reading an article last night. Including the old adage ‘the truth will set you free’ felt a bit cliché until I reminded myself that I am someone who has…
It’s perfectly okay to experience feelings of sadness from time to time. However, when these feelings don’t go away and include feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness and a loss of interest in activities, then you may be suffering from depression. Fortunately, you don’t have to feel this way. There are many things you can do to…