Category: mental wellness
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National Laughter Day!😂
March 19th 2026 On a lighter note: What’s so funny?! I’ll be honest, I had no clue National Laughter Day existed until today. Learning there’s an entire day just for laughing actually made me laugh. I couldn’t keep this to myself. To honour the day, and my surprise, let’s take a break from being serious.… Read more
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Embrace Growth: The Power of Repeating Core Truths
A Small Life Lesson Worth Passing On Taking a class to put things in perspective is refreshing and a reward for a lifetime. The wheel was invented once — but perfected many times. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time. Growth often comes from refining what already works. A message that resonated once… Read more
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January Quotes & Faith‑Rooted Reflections
Dear Readers, Before I resume sharing entries from my journals, I want to pause for a moment to encourage you as we step into this new year together. I also want to let you know that some of my recent work has been refined with a careful editorial eye, and I’m thrilled to share the… Read more
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A Moment of Gratitude
A special thank you to all my new subscribers and viewers Dear readers, A heartfelt thank you to all my new subscribers and faithful readers. Your likes encourage me, and your quiet presence, even without comments, means more than you know. I truly appreciate you dropping by. A gentle reminder that your warmth will brighten… Read more
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The Any Day Journal – 14: On the Lighter Side of Life
I have always found peace in nature. When I walk among the trees, whether in prayer, reflection, or simply pausing to breathe. I feel God’s presence close at hand. These walks have become a wellspring for my journal, where I gather thoughts, poems, and prayers that rise from the quiet of the woods. Canada’s woods… Read more
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When Life Gives You Lemons
Not Everyone Likes Lemonade When life hands you lemons, the world says: squeeze them into lemonade. But faith whispers something deeper. God can turn bitterness into a blessing. Taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8). Even the sharpest sorrows can become sweetness when placed in His hands. This summer, my daughter and… Read more
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Wildflowers that make us think…
When walking, take time to observe the plants lying flat on the ground or against the stone wall of the sidewalk, or pushing through the concrete of an abandoned building. What do you see? What do you think? This is my unedited shot of the thistle-prickly leaves and stems. I had fun reading about it… Read more
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Embracing Rain: A Pluviophile’s Reflection
Reflecting on memory There’s a poetic word for those of us who find solace in rainy days—pluviophile. It originates from Latin pluvia, meaning ‘rain’, and Greek philos, meaning ‘beloved’ or ‘dear’. I’ve always felt the word pluviophile speaks to something deeper than preference; it’s a spiritual kinship. Rain has always meant more than just weather… Read more
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Balancing Life & Creativity-A Rewrite
Dear Readers, After a month away from posting, I return with a renewed sense of purpose and a heart full of reflection. Life has been moving sometimes fast or sometimes slow, and in the midst of it all, I’ve been listening not just to the noise around me, but to the quiet voice within. I’m… Read more
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The Any Day Journal-13 The Wasted Cornfield
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