Essay 18 January 12, 2025 I’m not afraid of dying. My spirituality has helped me to understand that this never ends, and my soul will go on for eternity. I’m not afraid of leaving this earth because I know that this lifetime is but a small snippet in time compared to the journey that myContinueContinue reading “The Greatest Fear”
Category Archives: Spiritual Journal
Misaligned
Essay 17 December 16, 2024 I think my job has run its course in my life. After seven years, it feels like I have done everything I can do at this company. I no longer feel passionate and inspired by the work. My true interests and passions lie elsewhere now. At times, the job bringsContinueContinue reading “Misaligned”
The Cancer is Back
Essay 16 December 9, 2024 A few weeks ago, my mom told me that her doctor found a lump in her breast. Several years back, she had breast cancer that was caught very early. After a few rounds of radiation treatment, she was given the all-clear, and we all felt fortunate that everything turned outContinueContinue reading “The Cancer is Back”
I Wasn’t Raised to Be Kind
Essay 15 November 30, 2024 I wasn’t raised to be kind or compassionate to others. That was not an expectation in my household. I was, however, born a kind, sweet, sensitive girl. I believe most people are born kind and pure. Hatred is usually taught or picked up along the way. Being kind was evenContinueContinue reading “I Wasn’t Raised to Be Kind”
Post Election Feelings
Essay 14 November 6, 2024 I woke this morning at 6am, afraid to check my phone. I already knew. After a few minutes of battling the urge to look and confirm, I reached for my phone and laid in bed reading the headline of the day. I could hear my wife showering as I satContinueContinue reading “Post Election Feelings”
The Father Wound
Essay 13 November 2, 2024 The father wound is real ya’ll. I have been struggling with it for years and realizing more and more ways that it impacts me and influences my behavior. I wish I could figure out how to heal it once and for all. Each time I think I have addressed theContinueContinue reading “The Father Wound”
Negativity at Work
Essay 12 October 31, 2024 I fantasize about the resignation letter I want to write to my boss. Last year was tough at work, and although I am coping much better this year, I have not forgotten about how I was treated. My job, and my boss, broke me down similarly to how an abusiveContinueContinue reading “Negativity at Work”
How Far I Have Come
Essay 11 October 20, 2024 I’ve listened to a few readings lately that mentioned the importance of stopping to realize how much I have grown. I’m constantly looking forward now, always seeking to continue growing and getting better. I can be highly critical of myself, analyzing all the things I need to keep working on,ContinueContinue reading “How Far I Have Come”
Angela
Essay 10 June 22, 2024 I haven’t written in so long. I’m not sure why. I told myself I was too busy with life. Really, I think I was just distracting myself. I’ve had passing moments of inspiration, but I haven’t allowed myself to sit down and put pen to paper, so to speak. Today,ContinueContinue reading “Angela”
Bullying
Essay 9 January 15, 2024 I woke up in tears today. I felt myself making quick, short huffing noises as my wife pulled me tighter to her. It was 6am. She asked me if I was okay, and as I became fully conscious, the tears began to flow freely as I recalled my dream. IContinueContinue reading “Bullying”