Faith and Spirit: Lessons from My Grandmothers

 Faith and Spirit: Lessons from My Grandmothers I had two wonderful grandmothers, each with a unique perspective on spirituality. One was deeply religious, a devout Roman Catholic, while the other always said, “I am spiritual, but not religious.” Their differing beliefs have profoundly shaped who I am today. The Devout Roman Catholic Grandmother My Roman […]

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Tarot Cards that indicate Strength and Courage

Today I want to discuss Tarot cards that would indicate strength and courage.   Tarot cards have multiple meanings and often in context with other cards the meanings can change context.   Today I want to discuss a certain group of cards that can have an element of strength and more importantly courage in them. If you see […]

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A Previvor’s Tale: What I Wish I Knew Before Surgery

I think I need to give you some back story on my Previvor’s Tale.  Reflecting on my journey as a BRCA2+ previvor, I realize it’s been a complex blend of empowerment, struggle, and ongoing self-acceptance. It’s now the summer of 2024, and I continue to navigate the emotional and physical aftermath of preventative surgeries and […]

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Embracing Empowerment: A Previvor’s Journey through DIEP Reconstruction

I started writing this back in September, when I wanted to post for Breast Cancer Awareness.  It just didn’t sit right with me and there was so much going on at the time.   As October came and the absolute agony of all the pink, I decided to leave it in draft mode until today.  Perhaps […]

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Secrets to Emotional Well-Being

5 Essential Secrets to Emotional Well-Being Emotional well-being is something that we all struggle with at times.  Your emotions help dictate your state of mind. This means that to keep your state of mind intact, it’s necessary to have emotional balance. That way, you can make it through even the toughest times. You can enhance […]

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Weekly Affirmation – Faith is Bigger than my Difficulties

When I start to feel overwhelmed, I remember that my faith is bigger than my difficulties. I take refuge in my spiritual beliefs.  My faith gives me comfort. It lights my way through the darkness. When I read about war and crime, I remember that there is also good in the world. When I experience […]

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Three Steps to Tapping into Your Imagination

Three Steps to Tapping into Your Imagination Tapping into Your Imagination sounds like a daunting task to many people.  To solve problems, develop new ideas or simply be creative, you need to tap into your imagination. Tapping into your creativity allows you to achieve more goals and take on life in a more positive direction.  […]

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Weekly Affirmation – Gratitude for the Lessons

Having Gratitude for the Lessons we have on our journey is a starting point.  Sometimes we don’t recognize them but when we do we should express gratitude.  This week’s affirmation is as follows: Everything That is Happening Now is Happening For My Ultimate Good   About Weekly Affirmations Each week I find it helpful to […]

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