#finding-peace — Public Fediverse posts

Hope For Those Hurting and Struggling

https://gemsofknowledge.com/2026/07/10/hope-for-those-hurting-and-struggling/

Healing after losing a loved one means embracing the pain

https://de320.isrefer.com/go/UNTHINKABLE/Stuartn/
 
#HealingJourney #GriefAndLove #FindingPeace #RememberWithLove #SupportAndHealing #LiveForThem #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #FreeingYourself #UNTHINKABLE

Sometimes shutting the door is the only way to protect your peace. Let me know if you relate to this feeling. 
#introvertstruggles #originalmusic #findingpeace #mentalhealthawareness #singersongwriter

The Light Within (Christian Music) = Fresh tune of praise 🙏 for our Savior! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #PathOfTruth #SpiritualAwakening #YouthWorship #FaithJourney #ChristianTogetherness #GodsLove #FindingPeace #SoulImpact #DivineMessage #YoungBelievers #WorshipSong #ChristianLifestyle #PraiseAndWorship #LivingFaith #FaithRenewal #LightOfChrist #GodsPlan #SpreadingHope #CommunityFaith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvnkvL0hllE

The Light Within (Christian Music) = Fresh tune of praise 🙏 for our Savior! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #PathOfTruth #SpiritualAwakening #YouthWorship #FaithJourney #ChristianTogetherness #GodsLove #FindingPeace #SoulImpact #DivineMessage #YoungBelievers #WorshipSong #ChristianLifestyle #PraiseAndWorship #LivingFaith #FaithRenewal #LightOfChrist #GodsPlan #SpreadingHope #CommunityFaith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvnkvL0hllE

The Light Within (Christian Music) = Fresh tune of praise 🙏 for our Savior! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #PathOfTruth #SpiritualAwakening #YouthWorship #FaithJourney #ChristianTogetherness #GodsLove #FindingPeace #SoulImpact #DivineMessage #YoungBelievers #WorshipSong #ChristianLifestyle #PraiseAndWorship #LivingFaith #FaithRenewal #LightOfChrist #GodsPlan #SpreadingHope #CommunityFaith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvnkvL0hllE

The Light Within (Christian Music) = Fresh tune of praise 🙏 for our Savior! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #PathOfTruth #SpiritualAwakening #YouthWorship #FaithJourney #ChristianTogetherness #GodsLove #FindingPeace #SoulImpact #DivineMessage #YoungBelievers #WorshipSong #ChristianLifestyle #PraiseAndWorship #LivingFaith #FaithRenewal #LightOfChrist #GodsPlan #SpreadingHope #CommunityFaith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvnkvL0hllE

The Light Within (Christian Music) = Fresh tune of praise 🙏 for our Savior! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #PathOfTruth #SpiritualAwakening #YouthWorship #FaithJourney #ChristianTogetherness #GodsLove #FindingPeace #SoulImpact #DivineMessage #YoungBelievers #WorshipSong #ChristianLifestyle #PraiseAndWorship #LivingFaith #FaithRenewal #LightOfChrist #GodsPlan #SpreadingHope #CommunityFaith - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvnkvL0hllE

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Unshakable Love (Christian Music) = New Christian song 🎵 to inspire believers! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #YouthfulWorship #InspirationalJourney #FaithfulConnection #FindingPeace #EternalHope #SpiritualAwakening #DivineReflection #HeavensLight #SoulRevival #HolyGuidance #PraiseAnthem #UpliftingGrace #SacredHarmony #FaithfulBond #ResilientDevotion #UnwaveringHope #GracefulRedemption - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Unshakable Love (Christian Music) = New Christian song 🎵 to inspire believers! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #YouthfulWorship #InspirationalJourney #FaithfulConnection #FindingPeace #EternalHope #SpiritualAwakening #DivineReflection #HeavensLight #SoulRevival #HolyGuidance #PraiseAnthem #UpliftingGrace #SacredHarmony #FaithfulBond #ResilientDevotion #UnwaveringHope #GracefulRedemption - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Unshakable Love (Christian Music) = New Christian song 🎵 to inspire believers! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #YouthfulWorship #InspirationalJourney #FaithfulConnection #FindingPeace #EternalHope #SpiritualAwakening #DivineReflection #HeavensLight #SoulRevival #HolyGuidance #PraiseAnthem #UpliftingGrace #SacredHarmony #FaithfulBond #ResilientDevotion #UnwaveringHope #GracefulRedemption - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Light in Our Hearts (Christian Music) = Just dropped: Spirit-filled worship music 💝 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #SpiritualJourney #FaithAndHope #FindingPeace #GraceInStruggles #DivineGuidance #YouthfulFaith #EternalLove #SoulfulConnection #UpliftingSpirit #CommunityInFaith #PrayerAndDevotion #StrengthInUnity #InspirationalMessage #GodsPresence #JoyfulPraise #OvercomingDoubt #RedemptionStories - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5qG2ymwJqM

Light in Our Hearts (Christian Music) = Just dropped: Spirit-filled worship music 💝 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #SpiritualJourney #FaithAndHope #FindingPeace #GraceInStruggles #DivineGuidance #YouthfulFaith #EternalLove #SoulfulConnection #UpliftingSpirit #CommunityInFaith #PrayerAndDevotion #StrengthInUnity #InspirationalMessage #GodsPresence #JoyfulPraise #OvercomingDoubt #RedemptionStories - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5qG2ymwJqM

Light in Our Hearts (Christian Music) = Just dropped: Spirit-filled worship music 💝 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #SpiritualJourney #FaithAndHope #FindingPeace #GraceInStruggles #DivineGuidance #YouthfulFaith #EternalLove #SoulfulConnection #UpliftingSpirit #CommunityInFaith #PrayerAndDevotion #StrengthInUnity #InspirationalMessage #GodsPresence #JoyfulPraise #OvercomingDoubt #RedemptionStories - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5qG2ymwJqM

Strength in the Storm (Christian Music) = Another beautiful song to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ 🌟 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #FaithfulPrayer #DivineGuidance #GraceFilledMoments #SteadfastLove #FindingPeace #SpiritualJourney #CourageousHearts #FaithOverFear #DivineProtection #SoulRevival #HopeUnshaken #HeartsRedemption #GloryRevealed #ShelteredInGrace #LightInDarkness #HolyEmbrace #RenewedSpirit #EternalTruth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiDEdgZr6Cc

Strength in the Storm (Christian Music) = Another beautiful song to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ 🌟 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #FaithfulPrayer #DivineGuidance #GraceFilledMoments #SteadfastLove #FindingPeace #SpiritualJourney #CourageousHearts #FaithOverFear #DivineProtection #SoulRevival #HopeUnshaken #HeartsRedemption #GloryRevealed #ShelteredInGrace #LightInDarkness #HolyEmbrace #RenewedSpirit #EternalTruth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiDEdgZr6Cc

Strength in the Storm (Christian Music) = Another beautiful song to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ 🌟 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #FaithfulPrayer #DivineGuidance #GraceFilledMoments #SteadfastLove #FindingPeace #SpiritualJourney #CourageousHearts #FaithOverFear #DivineProtection #SoulRevival #HopeUnshaken #HeartsRedemption #GloryRevealed #ShelteredInGrace #LightInDarkness #HolyEmbrace #RenewedSpirit #EternalTruth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiDEdgZr6Cc

Radiant Light (Christian Music) = Just released: A powerful song of worship 🎶 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #BibleStudy #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianYouth #PrayerAndWorship #FindingPeace #GodsPresence #YouthMinistry #ScriptureReflection #HopeInChrist #LightInDarkness #FaithAndHope #PraiseAndWorship #ChristianFellowship #SpiritualAwakening #WalkingWithChrist #SeekingGod - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Radiant Light (Christian Music) = Just released: A powerful song of worship 🎶 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #BibleStudy #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianYouth #PrayerAndWorship #FindingPeace #GodsPresence #YouthMinistry #ScriptureReflection #HopeInChrist #LightInDarkness #FaithAndHope #PraiseAndWorship #ChristianFellowship #SpiritualAwakening #WalkingWithChrist #SeekingGod - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Radiant Light (Christian Music) = Just released: A powerful song of worship 🎶 - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #BibleStudy #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianYouth #PrayerAndWorship #FindingPeace #GodsPresence #YouthMinistry #ScriptureReflection #HopeInChrist #LightInDarkness #FaithAndHope #PraiseAndWorship #ChristianFellowship #SpiritualAwakening #WalkingWithChrist #SeekingGod - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Light Within Darkness (Christian Music) = New song of praise ✨ for our Heavenly King! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #YoungChristians #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #GodsLove #Inspiration #Prayer #Worship #BibleStudy #ChristianCommunity #HolySpirit #JesusTeachings #OvercomingDoubt #FindingPeace #StrengthInFaith #LivingByExample #EmbracingGrace #GodsPlan #HopeAndHealing #Forgiveness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Light Within Darkness (Christian Music) = New song of praise ✨ for our Heavenly King! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #YoungChristians #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #GodsLove #Inspiration #Prayer #Worship #BibleStudy #ChristianCommunity #HolySpirit #JesusTeachings #OvercomingDoubt #FindingPeace #StrengthInFaith #LivingByExample #EmbracingGrace #GodsPlan #HopeAndHealing #Forgiveness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Light Within Darkness (Christian Music) = New song of praise ✨ for our Heavenly King! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #YoungChristians #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #GodsLove #Inspiration #Prayer #Worship #BibleStudy #ChristianCommunity #HolySpirit #JesusTeachings #OvercomingDoubt #FindingPeace #StrengthInFaith #LivingByExample #EmbracingGrace #GodsPlan #HopeAndHealing #Forgiveness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Light Within Darkness (Christian Music) = New song of praise ✨ for our Heavenly King! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #YoungChristians #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #GodsLove #Inspiration #Prayer #Worship #BibleStudy #ChristianCommunity #HolySpirit #JesusTeachings #OvercomingDoubt #FindingPeace #StrengthInFaith #LivingByExample #EmbracingGrace #GodsPlan #HopeAndHealing #Forgiveness - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Finding Peace Amidst Holiday Chaos

A Thanksgiving Meditation

Spending time with family during the holidays or other gatherings can be challenging, as differing personalities and perspectives often clash in close quarters, and perhaps a loved one is coping with illness or the many different difficulties associated with aging. The stress of caregiving, coupled with the emotional toll of watching a loved one suffer, can feel overwhelming at times. However, integrating this meditation practice into our routine not only allows us to cultivate self-love, calm, and compassion—essential tools for navigating these potentially chaotic circumstances—but also encourages us to develop greater awareness of our emotional responses. By setting aside a few quiet moments each day to meditate, we can center ourselves, releasing the tension that may have built up, and approach family interactions with a renewed sense of understanding and patience. This deeper awareness enables us to listen more actively and respond more kindly, thereby fostering a more harmonious environment for everyone involved.

Please take a moment for yourself and enjoy this free guided meditation below, or download it to listen whenever you need a little peace and calm.

Or tune in on Insight Timer and don’t forget to hit follow! Be the first to know when fresh meditations for mental well-being and stress relief are released—your journey to tranquility awaits!

Come back to this meditation whenever you need to discover self-love and appreciation for your family, and let it guide you on the intricate journey of self-discovery and inner peace. This practice offers a sacred moment to reconnect with your true self, to embrace your unique essence, and to cultivate a profound gratitude for the love that envelops you within your family. As you immerse yourself in these soothing reflections, you will find clarity in recognizing the beauty around you and the strength that comes from nurturing both your spirit and your relationships.

Remember that we are all walking the path of life together, navigating through the twists and turns that each day brings. We are all inexperienced and learning as we go, discovering our strengths and weaknesses along the way. As we journey through life’s challenges, it’s essential to have patience with those who suffer, for their path is difficult, filled with obstacles and uncertainties. Each person carries their own burdens, and it is crucial to extend compassion, understanding, and support, recognizing that we are all striving to find our way in this intricate tapestry of existence. This shared experience can foster a sense of community, reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles and that empathy can lighten the load for those around us.

RESOURCES for coping with mental health and aging

NYS 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Dealing with difficult family dynamics

National Council on Aging

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Association

Close your eyes & open your mind.

#aging #awareness #balance #caregiver #chill #communication #compromise #coping #copingWithFamily #dementia #emotionalSupport #experience #family #familyDrama #familyDynamics #findingPeace #healing #healingRelationships #holidayGatherings #holidays #meditation #mentalSupport #mindful #mindfulness #moments #practice #relationships #relax #selflove #thankgivingMeditation #thanksgiving

Rise in Hope (Christian Music) = New worship song to strengthen your faith ✨ - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #Faith #Strength #Hope #Eagles #Renewal #Youth #GodsPower #Endurance #Courage #ChristianYouth #RenewedStrength #TrustInGod #Soaring #RunningWithoutTiring #WalkingWithoutFainting #DivineSupport #SpiritualGrowth #YoungChristians #SpiritualJourney #PowerOfPrayer #FindingPeace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Rise in Hope (Christian Music) = New worship song to strengthen your faith ✨ - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #Faith #Strength #Hope #Eagles #Renewal #Youth #GodsPower #Endurance #Courage #ChristianYouth #RenewedStrength #TrustInGod #Soaring #RunningWithoutTiring #WalkingWithoutFainting #DivineSupport #SpiritualGrowth #YoungChristians #SpiritualJourney #PowerOfPrayer #FindingPeace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=

Lift Me Higher (Christian Music) = Let this new worship song ✨ fill your heart! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #Faith #TrustInGod #Renewal #RiseAbove #EagleWings #SpiritualUplift #ChristianInspiration #HopeInJesus #DivinePower #OvercomingChallenges #GodsPromise #SpiritualJourney #ChristianEncouragement #WalkingInFaith #DivineStrength #SoaringHigh #EmpoweredByGod #UnwaveringFaith #FindingPeace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g13zqLh6IME

Lift Me Higher (Christian Music) = Let this new worship song ✨ fill your heart! - #God #Jesus #TheLord #Praise #ChristianMusic #Bible #Music #Song #Faith #TrustInGod #Renewal #RiseAbove #EagleWings #SpiritualUplift #ChristianInspiration #HopeInJesus #DivinePower #OvercomingChallenges #GodsPromise #SpiritualJourney #ChristianEncouragement #WalkingInFaith #DivineStrength #SoaringHigh #EmpoweredByGod #UnwaveringFaith #FindingPeace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g13zqLh6IME

Losing someone you love changes everything—but peace and happiness are still possible. 🌤️ Grief and joy can coexist. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means remembering with love. 💛
https://de320.isrefer.com/go/UNTHINKABLE/Stuartn/
 #GriefHealing #FindingPeace #LifeAfterLoss #ThinkandGrowEducation #RayBehan #Life #LettingGo

I have to admit I thought long and hard about including the 1st photo in this post as I look and felt so vulnerable but then I realised that I should because that’s the whole point.
Vulnerable is exactly how I’m feeling and have been feeling for a good week and that feeling will be high up there until after my birthday on the 23rd of this month. Now that I’m exploring my feelings instead of ignoring them, I’m aware that I feel this way every year. My birthday has always been tied up with feelings of rejection, pain and loss. I can honestly say I haven’t had many birthdays at all that have been joyful but those years that were I hold very dear because they are so rare.
I have decided to pick through all of the pain so that I can finally find peace, hopefully. As birthdays are supposed to be celebrations (so I’m told) I would like for this one to be the last painful one.
This morning I found a bubble blower and I sat feeling extremely vulnerable and I blew bubbles. I connected with my always sad and confused inner child and let her feel peace. The chirping of the birds, the sun on her skin, the beauty of the bubbles in the sunshine and that magical popping sound. No pressure, no anything, just being exactly in the moment of beauty and wonder. I think allowing my inner child out is key to healing, she went through so much and deserves to feel joy, laughter and freedom to be her without judgement. I say without judgement because it’s something I’ve always done since I was a child and it’s stifled me as an adult.
I have a week or so to figure out how but I’m going to try and let this birthday be one for my inner child, to see if I can help us to heal. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthjourney #healing #healingfromtrauma #healingisaprocess #innerchild #innerchildtherapy #therapy #findingjoy #findingpeace #workinprogress

I have to admit I thought long and hard about including the 1st photo in this post as I look and felt so vulnerable but then I realised that I should because that’s the whole point.
Vulnerable is exactly how I’m feeling and have been feeling for a good week and that feeling will be high up there until after my birthday on the 23rd of this month. Now that I’m exploring my feelings instead of ignoring them, I’m aware that I feel this way every year. My birthday has always been tied up with feelings of rejection, pain and loss. I can honestly say I haven’t had many birthdays at all that have been joyful but those years that were I hold very dear because they are so rare.
I have decided to pick through all of the pain so that I can finally find peace, hopefully. As birthdays are supposed to be celebrations (so I’m told) I would like for this one to be the last painful one.
This morning I found a bubble blower and I sat feeling extremely vulnerable and I blew bubbles. I connected with my always sad and confused inner child and let her feel peace. The chirping of the birds, the sun on her skin, the beauty of the bubbles in the sunshine and that magical popping sound. No pressure, no anything, just being exactly in the moment of beauty and wonder. I think allowing my inner child out is key to healing, she went through so much and deserves to feel joy, laughter and freedom to be her without judgement. I say without judgement because it’s something I’ve always done since I was a child and it’s stifled me as an adult.
I have a week or so to figure out how but I’m going to try and let this birthday be one for my inner child, to see if I can help us to heal. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthjourney #healing #healingfromtrauma #healingisaprocess #innerchild #innerchildtherapy #therapy #findingjoy #findingpeace #workinprogress

I have to admit I thought long and hard about including the 1st photo in this post as I look and felt so vulnerable but then I realised that I should because that’s the whole point.
Vulnerable is exactly how I’m feeling and have been feeling for a good week and that feeling will be high up there until after my birthday on the 23rd of this month. Now that I’m exploring my feelings instead of ignoring them, I’m aware that I feel this way every year. My birthday has always been tied up with feelings of rejection, pain and loss. I can honestly say I haven’t had many birthdays at all that have been joyful but those years that were I hold very dear because they are so rare.
I have decided to pick through all of the pain so that I can finally find peace, hopefully. As birthdays are supposed to be celebrations (so I’m told) I would like for this one to be the last painful one.
This morning I found a bubble blower and I sat feeling extremely vulnerable and I blew bubbles. I connected with my always sad and confused inner child and let her feel peace. The chirping of the birds, the sun on her skin, the beauty of the bubbles in the sunshine and that magical popping sound. No pressure, no anything, just being exactly in the moment of beauty and wonder. I think allowing my inner child out is key to healing, she went through so much and deserves to feel joy, laughter and freedom to be her without judgement. I say without judgement because it’s something I’ve always done since I was a child and it’s stifled me as an adult.
I have a week or so to figure out how but I’m going to try and let this birthday be one for my inner child, to see if I can help us to heal. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthjourney #healing #healingfromtrauma #healingisaprocess #innerchild #innerchildtherapy #therapy #findingjoy #findingpeace #workinprogress

I have to admit I thought long and hard about including the 1st photo in this post as I look and felt so vulnerable but then I realised that I should because that’s the whole point.
Vulnerable is exactly how I’m feeling and have been feeling for a good week and that feeling will be high up there until after my birthday on the 23rd of this month. Now that I’m exploring my feelings instead of ignoring them, I’m aware that I feel this way every year. My birthday has always been tied up with feelings of rejection, pain and loss. I can honestly say I haven’t had many birthdays at all that have been joyful but those years that were I hold very dear because they are so rare.
I have decided to pick through all of the pain so that I can finally find peace, hopefully. As birthdays are supposed to be celebrations (so I’m told) I would like for this one to be the last painful one.
This morning I found a bubble blower and I sat feeling extremely vulnerable and I blew bubbles. I connected with my always sad and confused inner child and let her feel peace. The chirping of the birds, the sun on her skin, the beauty of the bubbles in the sunshine and that magical popping sound. No pressure, no anything, just being exactly in the moment of beauty and wonder. I think allowing my inner child out is key to healing, she went through so much and deserves to feel joy, laughter and freedom to be her without judgement. I say without judgement because it’s something I’ve always done since I was a child and it’s stifled me as an adult.
I have a week or so to figure out how but I’m going to try and let this birthday be one for my inner child, to see if I can help us to heal. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthjourney #healing #healingfromtrauma #healingisaprocess #innerchild #innerchildtherapy #therapy #findingjoy #findingpeace #workinprogress

I have to admit I thought long and hard about including the 1st photo in this post as I look and felt so vulnerable but then I realised that I should because that’s the whole point.
Vulnerable is exactly how I’m feeling and have been feeling for a good week and that feeling will be high up there until after my birthday on the 23rd of this month. Now that I’m exploring my feelings instead of ignoring them, I’m aware that I feel this way every year. My birthday has always been tied up with feelings of rejection, pain and loss. I can honestly say I haven’t had many birthdays at all that have been joyful but those years that were I hold very dear because they are so rare.
I have decided to pick through all of the pain so that I can finally find peace, hopefully. As birthdays are supposed to be celebrations (so I’m told) I would like for this one to be the last painful one.
This morning I found a bubble blower and I sat feeling extremely vulnerable and I blew bubbles. I connected with my always sad and confused inner child and let her feel peace. The chirping of the birds, the sun on her skin, the beauty of the bubbles in the sunshine and that magical popping sound. No pressure, no anything, just being exactly in the moment of beauty and wonder. I think allowing my inner child out is key to healing, she went through so much and deserves to feel joy, laughter and freedom to be her without judgement. I say without judgement because it’s something I’ve always done since I was a child and it’s stifled me as an adult.
I have a week or so to figure out how but I’m going to try and let this birthday be one for my inner child, to see if I can help us to heal. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthjourney #healing #healingfromtrauma #healingisaprocess #innerchild #innerchildtherapy #therapy #findingjoy #findingpeace #workinprogress

This hyacinths fragrance brings a sense of peace, even on this bittersweet weekend. Amidst the heaviness, its beauty reminds me of lifes precious, uplifting moments. #HyacinthBloom #BittersweetMoments #LifeAndLove #CelebrationOfLife #FindingPeace

Something peaceful for your day...

Lone Canoe at Sunset: https://renata-natale.pixels.com/featured/lone-canoe-at-sunset-renata-natale.html

#findingpeace #Photography #MastoArt #sunsetsky #NaturePhotograhpy #canoeing #tranquility

Something peaceful for your day...

Lone Canoe at Sunset: https://renata-natale.pixels.com/featured/lone-canoe-at-sunset-renata-natale.html

#findingpeace #Photography #MastoArt #sunsetsky #NaturePhotograhpy #canoeing #tranquility

Something peaceful for your day...

Lone Canoe at Sunset: https://renata-natale.pixels.com/featured/lone-canoe-at-sunset-renata-natale.html

#findingpeace #Photography #MastoArt #sunsetsky #NaturePhotograhpy #canoeing #tranquility

Something peaceful for your day...

Lone Canoe at Sunset: https://renata-natale.pixels.com/featured/lone-canoe-at-sunset-renata-natale.html

#findingpeace #Photography #MastoArt #sunsetsky #NaturePhotograhpy #canoeing #tranquility

Something peaceful for your day...

Lone Canoe at Sunset: https://renata-natale.pixels.com/featured/lone-canoe-at-sunset-renata-natale.html

#findingpeace #Photography #MastoArt #sunsetsky #NaturePhotograhpy #canoeing #tranquility

Your voice and unique hobbies matter more than you think. Small actions can have big impacts. Embrace your hobbies for joy, growth, and potential world-changing influence.

https://froydinger.com/embracing-your-unique-hobbies-making-a-difference-in-your-life-and-beyond/

Your voice and unique hobbies matter more than you think. Small actions can have big impacts. Embrace your hobbies for joy, growth, and potential world-changing influence.

https://froydinger.com/embracing-your-unique-hobbies-making-a-difference-in-your-life-and-beyond/

Your voice and unique hobbies matter more than you think. Small actions can have big impacts. Embrace your hobbies for joy, growth, and potential world-changing influence.

https://froydinger.com/embracing-your-unique-hobbies-making-a-difference-in-your-life-and-beyond/

Your voice and unique hobbies matter more than you think. Small actions can have big impacts. Embrace your hobbies for joy, growth, and potential world-changing influence.

https://froydinger.com/embracing-your-unique-hobbies-making-a-difference-in-your-life-and-beyond/

Your voice and unique hobbies matter more than you think. Small actions can have big impacts. Embrace your hobbies for joy, growth, and potential world-changing influence.

https://froydinger.com/embracing-your-unique-hobbies-making-a-difference-in-your-life-and-beyond/

Join Akira on a transformative #journey as he learns the #power of emptying the #mind in this captivating Zen #story. Overcome worry, embrace #mindfulness, and find inner peace. #ZenStory #EmptyYourMind #findingpeace

https://youtu.be/GNDO2G6YySA?si=_w29pDKBwayKpT-x

Join Akira on a transformative #journey as he learns the #power of emptying the #mind in this captivating Zen #story. Overcome worry, embrace #mindfulness, and find inner peace. #ZenStory #EmptyYourMind #findingpeace

https://youtu.be/GNDO2G6YySA?si=_w29pDKBwayKpT-x

Join Akira on a transformative #journey as he learns the #power of emptying the #mind in this captivating Zen #story. Overcome worry, embrace #mindfulness, and find inner peace. #ZenStory #EmptyYourMind #findingpeace

https://youtu.be/GNDO2G6YySA?si=_w29pDKBwayKpT-x

Join Akira on a transformative #journey as he learns the #power of emptying the #mind in this captivating Zen #story. Overcome worry, embrace #mindfulness, and find inner peace. #ZenStory #EmptyYourMind #findingpeace

https://youtu.be/GNDO2G6YySA?si=_w29pDKBwayKpT-x

Join Akira on a transformative #journey as he learns the #power of emptying the #mind in this captivating Zen #story. Overcome worry, embrace #mindfulness, and find inner peace. #ZenStory #EmptyYourMind #findingpeace

https://youtu.be/GNDO2G6YySA?si=_w29pDKBwayKpT-x

Winter Moments

In the winter, when the days are short and the nights long, it’s easy for anyone to feel a bit lonely, especially during the holiday season. This time of year, even during celebrations, one can fall into a quiet introspection.

There’s something special about this quieter time. It’s an opportunity for personal reflection, much like nature itself in winter. This season encourages us to slow down, think about where we are, and where we’re heading.

One way I find comfort and perspective during these moments is to pay attention to the beauty of the world around us big or small. For instance, the intricate patterns of ice up close. It’s incredible how something so simple can reveal such complex designs and artistry. The delicate details in ice crystals can be a gentle reminder of the beauty of life.

While the holidays are happening around you, remember to take a moment for yourself, I’ve taken a bunch of moments just to reset. Look at the beauty big or small of the world. It’s a way to connect with the here and now, to find calm and in the peace of nature. This can be a source of strength and energy. Sometimes we just need that reminder that sunnier days are ahead.

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Enfermé - Shadow's Night

With each word you say, lies always more behind

Love dies swelling in the past, time and again

We cannot step into the light while dead

Lurking in shadow's night gone by,
never looking in my soul

Ive been left alone to echo thru the sky

Winds of change blow promises

as drifting banks of snow encase me

In a tomb of soft, sweet lulabys

Out of Exile IDR 1992

#poetry #SelfReflection #FindingPeace #SelfAwareness #writing #prose #PoetryCommunity #HashtagsNobodyWillEverSearch
#PoetryNobodyWillEverFind
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Enfermé - Shadow's Night

With each word you say, lies always more behind

Love dies swelling in the past, time and again

We cannot step into the light while dead

Lurking in shadow's night gone by,
never looking in my soul

Ive been left alone to echo thru the sky

Winds of change blow promises

as drifting banks of snow encase me

In a tomb of soft, sweet lulabys

Out of Exile IDR 1992

#poetry #SelfReflection #FindingPeace #SelfAwareness #writing #prose #PoetryCommunity #HashtagsNobodyWillEverSearch
#PoetryNobodyWillEverFind
#InvisibleDisabilityRights

Enfermé - Shadow's Night

With each word you say, lies always more behind

Love dies swelling in the past, time and again

We cannot step into the light while dead

Lurking in shadow's night gone by,
never looking in my soul

Ive been left alone to echo thru the sky

Winds of change blow promises

as drifting banks of snow encase me

In a tomb of soft, sweet lulabys

Out of Exile IDR 1992

#poetry #SelfReflection #FindingPeace #SelfAwareness #writing #prose #PoetryCommunity #HashtagsNobodyWillEverSearch
#PoetryNobodyWillEverFind
#InvisibleDisabilityRights