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Can We Trust Even When Life Feels Scary?

I used to think that if I planned well enough, I could keep my life safe and steady. I thought being in control was the same as being happy. Life doesn’t always follow our plans. Lately, my world has felt like a storm. Between the deaths of five people, my son’s transition after prison, and my sister’s diagnosis with breast cancer, the ground has felt very shaky. I’ve learned that when the world is chaotic, I can’t control what happens outside. Instead, I am continuing on my journey as the “architect” of my own heart.

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When things feel overwhelming, we often find ourselves in a knot of Thoughts, Emotions, and Actions (T.E.A.). Our thoughts try to anticipate the “what-ifs,” emotions feel heavy, and actions become frantic as we try to fix things we cannot control. Being an architect isn’t about stopping the storm. It’s about building a strong, safe house inside ourselves so we can stay standing while the wind blows. 

I can’t change a medical diagnosis or a legal situation; however, I can choose how I show up for myself and the people I love.

Trusting isn’t about knowing exactly how things will turn out. It’s about knowing that I have the strength to handle whatever happens next. It’s about being kind to myself, setting boundaries that protect my heart, and finding peace in the middle of the mess.

It is why I wrote my 4-week course.  If you are going through a hard season and feel like you’re losing your footing, I want to help. My T.E.A. Course is a place to learn to untangle our thoughts, emotions, and actions to find your calm again. I’d love for you to join the healing journey.

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If you read my story, you saw the challenges I had to fight through to get to where I am today. Last year, on Christmas Day, I announced the creation of my website Best and Beautiful You so that I could do two things. First, share beauty tips with my Avon products to bring out the best in your appearance. Second, use my life experiences, along with continued participation in Boundaries and PAL, to help you learn how to feel beautiful and heal inside. And it’s not just about me. In June and July my son, Bryan, blogged about the formidable obstacles of overcoming drug addiction, and what he’s doing now to turn his life around.

I can’t believe the response!

What started as a desire to help my readers be their best and beautiful selves is growing beyond my expectations. The comments and feedback coming from so many people is such a blessing! What I didn’t foresee was the requests for personal mentoring. Now I am not a psychiatrist or a counselor (nor do I charge their prices!) What I’m finding is that the need for personal attention is strong, and this is the shift I’m making in my business.

My blogs will continue to come out weekly because I do love sharing information with all of you. And I am excited to announce I’m adding scheduled consultations for those who would like or need personal one-on-one time.

Based on my experiences with several mentors, I can personally testify to the difference one-on-one coaching can make. As always, you can contact me with questions and learn more about what we can do together!

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