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Feeling Confident in Oneself
As children, we learnt from the adults around us – family, teachers, neighbours, clergy, etc., how to behave and how to think. We trusted them to guide us in the right way as we grew up. Not every person in our lives were a positive influence. Some people have experienced abuse of power by the… Continue reading
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Helping Others
I have found that one of the things that gives me great joy, peace and fulfillment is helping others. Although I may not be able to help others physically, I am able to talk to them. I can listen to them. They can trust me to open up about things that are important to them.… Continue reading
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Finding Joy Everyday
Many people find it difficult to find joy in their life everyday. Everyone experiences ups and downs. Days that seem to bring so much that overwhelms a person. Even on these days, it is important to pause, even for just 2 minutes and think about what joy you have in your life. Your family: This… Continue reading
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Nativity Fast
During the Nativity Fast, the Church encourages believers to deepen their spiritual practices to prepare both body and soul for the Feast of Christ’s birth. This preparation includes fasting, prayer, almsgiving, confession, and a focus on making one’s heart a worthy dwelling place for Christ. The Purpose of Fasting Fasting is a spiritual discipline aimed… Continue reading
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Catching Up
I took a short break from blogging to set up a plan for the upcoming year. This past decade has been difficult with all the losses I’ve been through. I’m a certified Pastoral Counsellor and up until my own world fell apart in 2013, I enjoyed was blessed to help others deal with their mental… Continue reading
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Letting Go
Letting go is often one of the most difficult tasks we are faced with. It covers almost every aspect of our life. Let me start with the topic of grief. Too often, well meaning people encourage us to let go of our grief and move on. Grief comes in waves. It is something each person… Continue reading
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The Value of Other People’s Advice
Some people have a difficult time accepting the advice of others. Personally, even sometimes unsolicited advice, I feel is a way to improve myself. It is a way for me to see myself through the eyes of another person. It is a way of self growth, if we allow ourselves to humbly accept the words… Continue reading
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Consistency
What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? I am pretty consistent in my beliefs and I stand by them. Over the past month I haven’t written much. I’ve been struggling with depression. It took everything out of me. There have been things I’ve said during that time to some people which… Continue reading
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Daily Scripture Reading and Prayer: Fueling Spiritual Energy
In our busy and chaotic world, we often find ourselves drained of energy by the end of the day. While physical exercise and a proper diet are essential for maintaining our physical energy levels, we must not neglect the importance of spiritual energy. The daily practice of reading Scripture and prayer can be the key… Continue reading
Dr Kelly Fleming 