As the holiday season unfolds, we’re surrounded by symbols of joy—twinkling lights, perfect family portraits, festive gatherings, and a heightened expectation that happiness should magically appear simply because it’s December. For some, this season truly is the highlight of the year; the Christmas tree may go up early because the anticipation brings comfort. For others, the extra responsibilities and emotional weight make the holidays feel overwhelming. But for many, the hol

If the idea of “getting out there” sounds exhausting, I get it. We’re all busy. But the good news is that it doesn’t take grand gestures to make a difference. Here are five simple ideas you can try this week to build more connection — for yourself and for others. And hey, even if you’re not feeling lonely, someone around you might be — these could help them more than you know.

Suicide prevention is not the responsibility of professionals alone—it is a community issue. Every person has the power to notice warning signs, extend compassion, and connect someone to help. Reducing stigma around mental illness and suicide is equally critical. Silence isolates, while open conversation can bring healing and hope.

If your child falls into that second group—the one battling anxiety, bullying, learning differences, or chronic health challenges—this article is for you. And if you're the parent feeling isolated, uncertain, or even helpless watching your child struggle, know this: you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to ease the transition. Let’s explore some practical strategies—rooted in empathy and experience—that can make a big difference for your student this year.

Whether the harm came from narcissistic abuse or more benign relational hurt, the impact can be profound. Being hurt in a place where you expected safety—like a church—can shake your trust in people, in institutions, and even in God. The emotional scars may linger long after the event itself. My first message to anyone who has experienced this kind of pain is simple: your hurt is real, and it matters. You are not being overly sensitive, dramatic, or unforgiving. Emotional an

One of the most damaging and harmful aspects of an intimate relationship with an NP is the emotional and mental abuse that occurs. Because NPs are riddled with intense feelings of insecurity and a fragile ego, they draw on the self-worth of others to build themselves up. Think of it as a type of emotional parasitism. It can show up in many ways such as criticism, control, manipulation, and isolation. Emotional/mental abuse can also show up in some ways that may be less obviou

What does narcissism look like in the narcissistic boss (NB)? The NB often: ·       Will not apologize or own mistakes (unless the apology helps them to leverage something that they want or avoid consequences such as termination) ·       Looks like the perfect boss to customers, clients, or other departments in a large organization ·       Is charming and able to lead people to believe they have their best interest at heart, while scheming for personal gain

My friends, if you find yourself in a place like the eaglet, either in the stage where the nest has gotten thorny, or in the stage where you have been dropped in midair, I want to encourage you today to MOVE. I want to encourage you to learn to REST along the journey, take inventory of your thoughts and emotions. Assess what you are feeling and how your values align or do not align with your current “nest.” Turn, and RUN towards that thing that scares you. Your destiny is awa

Bridges…we need bridges to get across these canyons, to RECONNECT with dreams, connections with one another and with self, with better health, with goals, and so many other things that seem so out of reach. Those canyons appear to keep us STUCK.

The word for January that we will explore together will be RELEASE. We will need to release in three major areas: thought patterns, the need to control outcomes, and mental contracts that no longer serve us. Now that we have explored resting to become aware of what thought patterns and mindsets we are engaged in, and we learned to run towards what scares us, it is time to learn to RELEASE some of those old thought patterns. As you move in courage towards your fears...

So, I will say it again. If you are stuck, you are not alone! Furthermore, since the “stuckness” takes root in mindsets, you have the power to find the key to getting unstuck. You are not powerless! With that, I present to you the challenge for the next 30 days…RUN TOWARDS what scares you.

Often times we are not even aware that we are stuck. In the process of feeling impotent to move forward with what we long for, we end up burying our desires, and we do not even realize we have laid to rest our hopes and dreams. Yet, we wrestle with longings buried deep inside our vibrant souls.