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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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Happily, I found a better way.

I decided to try a product that is fairly new in our portfolio of products. Morning Aura Bottle Cleaner is a tablet you add to your bottle filled with water to break down any residue and stains. You leave it for two hours and rinse. This cleans any residue you can’t reach with a bottle brush. It’s important to me because I now feel like the inside surface of my bottle is completely clean. And it’s easier than using a brush!

As usual, I like to test everything before I promote it, and I wanted to use it on cups and glasses that I could see inside and out. It worked on everything except for one – my favorite coffee cup that has held a lot of coffee and tea over the years. This cup did require two tablets to fully remove the stain; but it looks as good as new now!  Currently, Morning Aura Bottle Cleaner only has three reviews; but all are 5-star ratings. If you’re looking to completely clean not only your water bottles, but coffee makers, carafes, and thermoses, Morning Aura Bottle Cleaner is the best way to clean and re-use your containers while keeping your drinks safe.

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