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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Last week I talked about hearing your opinion about my blogs which started back in December of 2020. I am grateful to receive a lot of feedback; much of which encourages me to continue. Yet recently I got a comment that made me pause. Let me share it with you.

I don’t have an exact quote but here’s the gist. My friend explained that although she likes the information, she doesn’t always feel engaged. She wondered why I didn’t ask more questions to “pull her in.” I had to stop and think about that. By now you know how much I love to share information – especially the events and actions that have helped me get to where I am today. However, I’m one among millions of people who do the same thing.  I do love blogging but it doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t help you enhance your life, or stir you into action.

This is where I need your opinion – and hope you’ll take some time to help me. I think it’s safe to assume that if you’re reading this, you do like the blogs. One question is this – “What specifically do you like about them?”  I’m also interested in any suggestions or ideas on how I could improve. Now that’s a very general request and can be hard to answer, so let me try to give you a little more clarity.

Maybe if there’s a blog(s) you really liked. What was it you liked? Conversely, what blog(s) did you choose not to read – and why not? Which blogs provide more value to you…inside or outside? Are there topics, like Boundaries, skin care, or health and wellness that you want to hear more about? Let me know your preferences. Finally, I did a series with my son, Bryan, about his journey of recovery from addiction. How did you feel about that?

This is the time to tell me what you think would help you the most…and I deeply value your opinions. Every comment submitted will be read. I’ll do my best to accommodate any and all suggestions but remember – I am not pizza or chocolate and cannot please everybody! I will also randomly reward three people who take the time to respond and expand their answers with a “Blessing Bag.”  All responses received by Oct. 15th will be included in the drawing.

One last thing. Anything you say is completely private. As always, if you would like to talk one-on-one, click here to chat or Zoom.

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