Tag: Ponder This
Preventing Weaponized Incompetence Before It Starts
Preventing Weaponized Incompetence Before It Starts It’s frustrating to deal with weaponized incompetence, but what if you could stop it before it starts? While you can’t control other people’s behavior, you can set clear expectations, establish boundaries, create accountability, and create an environment where this tactic doesn’t thrive. Setting Clear Expectations from the Start One […]
Faith in Action: How Jimmy Carter Embodied Christ-Like Values
Honoring Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Christ-Like Consciousness There have been countless tributes to Jimmy Carter since his passing. The nation will remember him on January 9th. There is a theory that only a certain number of people walk this earth with a Christ-like consciousness—individuals whose lives reflect profound compassion, unwavering humility, and a commitment […]
Failure to Launch
Failure to Launch: Navigating the Challenges of Parenting Grown Children As parents, we all hope to see our children grow into independent, self-sufficient adults. For many of us, this dream becomes a reality as our children leave the nest, find their paths, and blossom into their potential. However, for others, the journey is not so […]
Intuitive Tarot
How to Read Tarot Cards Intuitively Intuitive tarot is not so difficult. Reading tarot cards always includes a combination of intuition and understanding what the cards could potentially mean, but some people choose to work more intuitively than others. This means while you may know the typical definition of a tarot card, you use your […]
Affirmation – Guilt
I have been dealing with a lot of guilt lately. And it is all over me doing something that is good for me, while causing discomfort for others. The people pleaser in me is not happy. It is a decision that I have taken a long time to come to. It started last year at […]
Do You Need the Approval of Others?
Is approval addiction a real thing? I believe so, and we are not talking about it enough. Receiving validation feels great. However, some develop an addiction to this outside approval, losing the ability to self-motivate.
Grow and Let Go: Self-Worth Post-Toxicity
Well, that didn’t go right. Leaving a negative relationship is not easy and finding your self-worth post-toxicity can be challenging. Entering a relationship with enthusiasm is natural. We often believe it’s the best thing in the world, a heady feeling while it lasts. Unfortunately, in a toxic relationship, the realization of its true nature […]
The Healing Power of Music: Messages from Beyond
Listening to music feels like curling up in my favorite blanket on a cold, rainy day. Music creates a space where we can freely feel sadness when we need to be sad, or anger when we need to be angry. It’s our best friend, offering comfort when it feels like no one else understands […]
Reclaim Your Energy: Cutting Unhealthy Cords
How to Cut Energetic Cords Have you ever wanted to reclaim your energy? Imagine a spider’s web linking us to the people, places, and events in our lives. These are energetic cords, connecting us on a deep level. While some of these cords are positive, others might drain our energy. It’s important to cut these […]
Project 2025: A Spiritual Perspective on its Impact
Project 2025: A Spiritual Perspective on its Impact on Women and Marginalized Groups Project 2025, a plan by conservative groups, aims to reshape the U.S. government if Republicans win in 2024. As a Spiritualist Minister, I reflect on how policies align with compassion, inclusivity, and respect. This proposed document raises many concerns, especially for women […]