Treasure Found

  If you say it loud enough, do you think you will be able to convince yourself? When you share your passionate opinions around heavy topics on social media, what is the purpose of this is? I ask this because of all the shared posts, memes, retweets I have seen, zero percent of them have caused me to change my mind on any matter and I would be willing to bet that the same percentage have changed your mind as well. If I am wrong, I would truly love to hear your story about how a meme you saw on social media changed your mind or heart about a serious matter (shoot me a message). Don’t get me wrong, some people share their personal stories, some hard stories, stories that they have lived through and these experiences can and should give us pause and we should listen to people when they share their stories, really listen. What I am really addressing is the regurgitated thoughts being shared out there and sometimes people sharing one meme after another on the same topic. You have come t...

We have experienced a very difficult couple of years. I don’t know anyone that hasn’t been met with trials or opposition over the past two years. It has left us feeling isolated, exhausted, misunderstood, afraid, hurt and for many even depressed or hopeless. I continue to hear from others and to see many social media posts that reveal the struggling that people are still facing. A common theme through these struggles is that they have been hurt by other people. They have given of themselves and not received back in return. I think we can all agree that when we are giving of ourselves but not being poured back into, our well of love and care will run dry and we will be left feeling empty and having little or nothing to offer anyone else. That leaves us feeling helpless and inadequate. It’s a vicious cycle. I cannot emphasize enough though, the importance of not relying on other people to fulfill the needs of your heart. All people are imperfect. We are broken and flawed. Our intentions ...