by Cindy Bratton | Jul 1, 2023 | Empathy, Grace, Love, Personal Stories, relationships
“The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.” ~ Meryl Streep What is empathy? Empathy is not just understanding what someone is going through. Nor is empathy simply pitying someone or feeling compassion toward them. It is the...
by HunrayOne | Jun 18, 2023 | Grace
“Infuse your life with action. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by...
by Cindy Bratton | Apr 20, 2023 | Creativity, Grace, Personal Stories
Creativity takes courage.~ Henri Matisse For many of us, we limit the concept of creativity to the arts: painting, drawing, writing, music, dance, and such. It’s true these activities require creativity. But there is another aspect of creativity: creative thought. ...
by HunrayOne | Apr 12, 2023 | Grace
“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence. The effects of unresolved trauma can be devastating. It can affect our habits and outlook on life, leading to addictions and poor decision-making. It can take a toll on our family life...
by Cindy Bratton | Mar 20, 2023 | Authenticity, Grace, Gratitude, Personal Stories, relationships, Resilience
Authenticity means erasing the gap between what you firmly believe inside and what you reveal to the outside world. ~ Adam Grant Being you, in an authentic manner, can be difficult when your world has been overturned. When we are first in grief, our brains are...
by HunrayOne | Mar 20, 2023 | Grace, Love, marriage
“Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses.” ~ Ann Landers Love...
