Holding It In Makes You Sick: The Hidden Cost

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  Many of us grow up learning to “be strong,” “push through,” or “keep it together.” But what we rarely talk about is the weight that comes with carrying emotions we never release. Anger. Bitterness. Jealousy. Resentment. Unforgiveness. Hidden hurt. Silent disappointment. These emotions don’t stay neatly tucked away in the heart. The body feels them. The mind reacts to them. And the soul holds them like unspoken stories. The Body Keeps the Score When we bottle up hard emotions, the body shifts into a subtle form of stress response. Even if we smile on the outside, our inside is tightening, guarding, bracing. Over time, suppressed emotions can contribute to: Chronic tension Anxiety and irritability Fatigue and sleep issues High blood pressure Weakened immune system Digestive issues Emotional numbness or shutdown What stays unspoken becomes stored. And what stays stored eventually surfaces — often through the body. Spiritual Truth: God Never Designed Us to...
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Even On Hard Days I Choose Gratitude

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 Not every day feels good.

 Some days are overwhelming, challenging, and tiring.
When we choose to be intentional about staying present and aware, we can always find a spark of goodness within the day — a wave from a stranger, a conversation filled with kindness, or a smile shared from across the room.
The goodness of life often reveals itself in small, what seems like ordinary moments. 

When we acknowledge these moments, gratitude grows and perspective shifts.
Today, I invite you to slow down, be present, and find the good. 

It's there — waiting for you to notice.

Bible Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23

Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.

Affirmation : Even on the hard days, I choose to notice the good and give thanks.

Today, let's challenge ourselves to find three good moments. Ready?

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