The Pause Power - Self-Awareness Matters

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  In life we are pulled in many directions — deadlines, expectations, responsibilities, and the constant hum of “keep going.” For many of us, it feels easier to push through than to step back. But the truth is this: pushing through without pause often causes more harm than good. 🌿 Self-Awareness Is the First Step Self-awareness is more than knowing what you feel — it’s paying attention to the whispers of your mind, body, and spirit. It’s noticing when your shoulders are heavy or tight, when your thoughts feel cluttered, and may even be racing, or when your spirit longs for quiet. Too often, we ignore these signals until we reach a breaking point. Choosing to pause is not weakness. It’s wisdom. A major power move.  It’s you saying, “I hear myself, and I matter enough to listen.” ⏸️ Your Pause May Look Different from Everyone else's. For some, a pause may be ten minutes of deep breathing or sitting in silence. For others, it may mean unplugging for ten days, journaling, o...

The Day It All Broke (PT.1)




“May 18th, 2005. I’ll never forget that date.
It was the last time I ever worked a 9 to 5 job.
What they didn’t know… was that up until that day, I had been bottling up everything—silently dealing with the weight of my choices, my pain, and trying to keep it together.
No one could help me. Not because they didn’t try… but because I was already drowning on the inside.”

Sometimes it looks like we’re functioning, but inside we’re falling apart.
This was the day my life changed forever.

Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

What felt like the end was actually a divine turning point.
I am never alone in my struggle—God is with me.

 
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