Embrace your uniqueness and celebrate your differences, for they are sources of strength, resilience, and self-empowerment. Through self-acceptance and creative expression, transform challenges into opportunities for personal growth. By sharing our authentic selves, we foster genuine connections and build compassionate communities where individuality is cherished.
After experiencing profound loss, the author examines the enduring coexistence of joy and grief. They describe how moments of deep joy, even during immense sorrow, have become vital parts of their resilience. Through writing and photography, the author finds healing and meaning, embracing life’s complexity with hope, and discovering small joys in everyday moments.
Words are powerful tools that can uplift or harm. They can heal, inspire, or inflict lasting emotional wounds. In today’s fast-paced digital world, mindful and compassionate communication is crucial. By choosing kindness and empathy in our words, we can build a supportive community and foster emotional well-being, both for ourselves and others.
It’s ok to not be ok. The world is constantly telling us that we need to be happy, that if we aren’t happy we should try harder to make ourselves happier. We must be happy all the time and if we aren’t, there is something wrong with us. But what if it’s ok to not…
Introduction International Widows’ Day is June 23. It is a great way for people to learn about the challenges faced by widows and their families. It’s also a time to celebrate the strength, courage and resiliency of these wonderful women. Stereotypical image of a widow When you think of a widow, what comes to mind?…
Introduction Can you name the top 5 food allergies among adults in the US? You might have thought shellfish or peanuts, and you were right. But did you know that dairy is also in the top 5 food allergens? Not only is dairy in the top 5 allergens, it’s also second on that list. Dairy…
It’s hard to be Joy when my name is Joy “I am Joy.” You’ve probably heard that phrase before. When I say, “I am Joy,” what I am saying is, “I am surviving joy when my name is Joy.” You’d think that would be a good thing, right? Sometimes it’s a little bit of a…