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 June blog, you know that Scott and I had some extra drama while moving – and saw how we worked things out. July was a good time to introduce you to new products that help your skin withstand everyday stress. This was for your outside beauty.


Now it’s time to return to inside beauty…and what TEA can do for you. Let me start by giving you some feedback I received from earlier sessions.


Virtually 100% have said TEA met or exceeded their expectations. I also had some excellent suggestions on how to improve the experience. I value this feedback highly.


Let me share some direct quotes I received based on what people learned…


“I feel the class focuses on major keys that play a huge role in our emotional health.”


“Self-care is healthy and actually part of having healthy boundaries. I didn’t connect those 2 together before.”


Here’s one of my favorite takeaways…


“Don’t let other people overwhelm your life or your schedule.”


I hope this small sample gives you some idea of what TEA has done for them.


Did you know this course is not only for individuals? I’m also hearing from groups. Already one person has contacted me about working with her local organization. She believes “…this would be a great course for our staff and also for our families.” She’s not the only one.


It’s exciting to share the impact TEA has on participants. I have courses set up for September via Zoom and October in person. However, in November and December, I will offer classes for groups only. Here’s the TEA link to view the current schedule and see what TEA can do for you. You can also contact me or call/text me at 480-684-2866 for group details.

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