What if accepting this unacceptable isn’t doubting my God’s ability or even desire to heal me completely, even in the way I want and need? Instead, it’s allowing the true, miraculous healing of my heart to finally fully take place?
The demand on others and ourselves to be positive no matter what often only means we aren't creating the space to allow the tough, the dark, and the struggle to exist right alongside the triumphs, the light, and our resilience.
Social media has somehow become an invitation for unsolicited help, suggestions, feedback, and especially criticism.
Your "just in fun" intention has a much less likelihood of having a fun impact today. What may have been funny two years ago often may not land the same way today.
It has been a project long in the making. It has taken so much work on so many people's part. And it will mean my story and the courage work I teach will reach even more people.
Because sometimes, maybe nearly always, the best-laid plans still won't be quite enough.
When was the last time you asked the people you lead and work alongside how they feel appreciated by you?
We are only beginning to see and feel the ramifications of the last two years in our families and in our organizations.
I've often been the person who shares their story of struggle, whether infertility or health battles, only to be met with an onslaught of unsolicited advice I never asked for.
We need each other. We were made to connect. Connection is how we heal. And it's our power to get through this.
