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There is a particular kind of ache that comes when you are doing everything you know how to do, and nothing seems to be shifting. You are praying. You are reading. You are journaling honestly. You are showing up in church, in community, in your quiet times. You are not avoiding God. In fact, you are reaching for Him. And still, there is silence. Or at least that is what it feels like. WALKING ALONE IN THE DESERT After twenty-five years of sitting across from Christians who lo

Life Giving People Here’s a truth we often forget. Life isn’t just about giving. It’s also about receiving. And to receive fully, you have to fight for yourself . Too often, we give endlessly to please demanding parents, bosses, peers, or friends who don’t respect our boundaries. We try to earn love or approval, suppressing our needs and feelings. But here’s the thing, you were made to live with a peaceful heart, not a heart on constant alert . Thomas Merton says it best: “We

So often, we hide behind the words, “I’m fine.”  Heaven knows I’ve done it more times than I can count! We plaster on a smile, nod along,...

Recognising burnout probably sounds simpler than it is. It's hard to understand what is happening to us when we are emotionally...

Faking it to make it! The beginning of a new year is often seen as a time of renewal and fresh starts. Yet, for many, it can feel like...

Dr. John Gottman, a renowned relationship expert, has spent decades researching what makes marriages and relationships thrive or fail....

I promised to share some of my parts that still need a bit of TLC (Tender Loving Care) when the going gets tough in relation to my last...

In my last blog we looked into breaking free from negative thoughs through centering. A definition of centering is: The action or process...

In our perfection crazy, goal driven world, it’s easy to get ensnared by our thoughts and fears, which can stifle creativity and hinder...

In the relentless pursuit of success and fulfillment, many people unintentionally end up on the dangerous road of burnout. As a...

The development of a robust sense of self is crucial in human growth, allowing individuals to navigate life's complexities with...

Today, I want to talk about something important on our journey towards healing from trauma: integration. It's like putting together the...

I am feeling incredibly grateful today. Last week on my birthday my brother surprised me with not one, but 2 exquisite Clare Haggas...

"Well, here we are, cruising our way into the new year! I thought it's high time I give you a sneak peek into what's happening in my...

We walk in the grace of God and in the confusion of the world around us. Making sense of this dynamic is a challenge at the best of...

I am passionate about helping people connect with their creator and the world around them. The Psychology of Heaven is a blog that will...