Don’t Should Yourself
My former philosophy teacher used to say, “Don’t should yourself.” It sounds funny but is good advice. Something that I thought of when I read a passage of Louise Hay’s book You Can Heal Yourself.
Be Not Afraid
I heard one of my favorite hymns, "Be Not Afraid" in church today. It's a song I learned when I was a child.
What Holding Space Means
Holding space for a partner, a friend or a family member means supporting the person emotionally. When someone is going through a tough time, holding space means being understanding and having empathy for their situation. It's about listening and validating their feelings.
Make Gratitude a Daily Practice
With another Thanksgiving behind us, this is a reminder to be grateful each day and not just on Thanksgiving. Make gratitude a daily practice. When we appreciate what we have, we open ourselves to more things to be thankful for.
Why People Ghost
According to Google Dictionary, ghosting is "the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing all communication." I admit, I've been on both the giving and receiving end of ghosting.