Instead of the voices “in your head” making you crazy And driving you to do things you shouldn’t and / or don’t want to do Let the voices in your head be YOUR voice of affirmations (statements) And “your” scripture / promise from God for what you want to have or be. Thanking God andContinue reading “Thoughts to Change Your Life”
Author Archives: Raised from the Ashes
People DO Recover so Don’t EVER give up!
People do recover – they do make it. Regardless of the belief that “a leopard doesn’t change its spots” – well last time I checked, people are not leopards! And with the right programs, help and support in place, I’ve seen several individuals be able to turn their lives around and start down a newContinue reading “People DO Recover so Don’t EVER give up!”
Looking for the “Roses” (lovely individuals) among the “Thorns” (the not so nice people) – Beauty in the Ashes
As I listen to the “stories” of hurt, pain and struggles among the “masses”, the person next door or in the line in front of you at the grocery store, my heart breaks and one can only wonder what that person passing you by on the street is actually dealing with. Under the mask ofContinue reading “Looking for the “Roses” (lovely individuals) among the “Thorns” (the not so nice people) – Beauty in the Ashes”
The “Accept What I Cannot Change”
I have faced more disappointing news that left me devastated and in tears. There are issues that my family members are struggling with that seem almost insurmountable, completely restrictive and overwhelming. I sat down and felt completely crushed as I had to face the part of the serenity prayer that says “Accept what I cannotContinue reading “The “Accept What I Cannot Change””
Don’t let Strife Steal Time with a Loved One that can not be replaced
When you “miss” a day with your loved one, it can never be repeated or gotten back. A fight or disagreement leaves hurt words and often unanswered questions. Things that shouldn’t have been said and things that you later will wish you had said. When things aren’t going well and anger flares, words can’t beContinue reading “Don’t let Strife Steal Time with a Loved One that can not be replaced”
In my Grumbles, I had to Adjust my Attitude toward my “Loved One”
As I began to start grumbling about what I was doing and how the other “people” weren’t helping me, and then thinking about the things that are “unfair” or that I have resented at various times – God came through really loud and clear reminding me that “what we do for the least of these”,Continue reading “In my Grumbles, I had to Adjust my Attitude toward my “Loved One””
A Cry for Help to God
Some days all I can muster up to do Is say a prayer that comes with a deep groaning within my heart Dear God I need to be able to see you as a father both for myself and the ones I love – those I am hurting and scared for Help me to rememberContinue reading “A Cry for Help to God”
Where Have Compassion and Kindness Gone?
It seems we have lost the art of either one. And not just for others but for ourselves, because if we do not give it to ourselves and are not able to understand where someone else is operating from – there is nothing left but judgement and brokenness both within ourselves and within relationships, inContinue reading “Where Have Compassion and Kindness Gone?”
NO ONE “Chooses” Addiction! Let’s Look at it – From a Different Perspective
NO ONE “chooses” to “become” an addict and be at the mercy of “something” that controls their thoughts, minds, actions, and choices every day of their lives. NO ONE wakes up one morning and thinks – I want to ruin my life, cause my family heartache and pain as it gets torn apart and interruptedContinue reading “NO ONE “Chooses” Addiction! Let’s Look at it – From a Different Perspective”
Loss of Time
As I have “journeyed” through watching my loved ones go through the strongholds of addiction, one of the hardest things to watch and realize is the “loss” of time. It is just incredible as you watch the addiction totally controlling the individual it put on “puppet strings”. It’s like watching them running on a largeContinue reading “Loss of Time”