Last night I slept poorly—the kind of restless night that leaves you groggy and unsteady in the morning. But as I sat with my journal today, I noticed something surprising: I felt good. Not because I was rested, but because I felt the challenge. Could I make it a productive day anyway?
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As the New Year begins, I’ve resolved to tune into what I call the Love Channel—a place of inner peace and connection. It’s not a physical space but more like a state of being, one that allows us to approach life with love, even during uncertainty, difficulty, or isolation. And I know how hard
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Understanding our reactions—those immediate responses to situations or events—is pivotal in fortifying our emotional resilience. Without grounded inner strength and courage, we are vulnerable to succumbing to impulsive reactions we might later regret. These reactions, ranging from tirades to feelings of anger, frustration, or impatience, often signal unresolved issues like childhood wounds or past traumas
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In the pursuit of health, our focus is often on physical disease, leaving the invisible yet profound impact of emotional dis-ease unaddressed. This term, born from the prefix ‘dis’ attached to ‘ease,’ represents the myriad of internal struggles that plague many, such as dissatisfaction, disconnection, disharmony, and distrust. These afflictions drain our vitality and obscure
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Welcome, dear readers, to my first post in an ongoing blog series I’m doing with Breathing Spaces: Compassionate Conversations. I’m Cindy Gum, and it warms my heart to embark on this year’s journey of self-discovery and emotional care with each of you.
Before we delve into the theme of emotional self-care, let me share a personal moment. This morning when I began my journaling practice, I paused as I often do, but noticed how nurtured I felt as I sipped a quiet cup of coffee and it reminded me of the power within simple acts of self-care.
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