Embracing Life’s Complexity and Finding Sunshine: My Birthday Reflections
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma Embracing Life’s Complexity and Finding Sunshine: My Birthday Reflections This year marks the start of an exciting new adventure: the launch of my podcast, Finding Mom’s Killer, on March 3rd. It’s a story deeply rooted in my past, recounting the investigation into my mother’s murder and how I navigated…
Fueling Your Goals All Year Long
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma Carrying Holiday Inspiration Forward—Fueling Your Goals All Year Long The holiday season is filled with joy, connection, and a sense of renewal. From the warmth of shared traditions to the hope of a fresh start, the holidays often inspire us to dream bigger, connect more deeply, and focus…
The Power of Persistence
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma The Power of Persistence—Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success Success rarely comes easily or instantly. Behind every great achievement lies countless hours of effort, determination, and persistence. It’s the ability to keep going, even when the path gets tough, that separates those who succeed from those who give up.…
Building Momentum
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma Building Momentum—How to Stay Focused on Your Goals Mid-January January is in full swing, and the excitement of a fresh start may already feel like a distant memory. For many of us, mid-January can be a challenging time when motivation dips and distractions creep in. But this is…
Making This Week Count
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma Making This Week Count—Small Steps Toward Big Progress Each new week is a blank slate, a fresh opportunity to focus on what matters most and move closer to your goals. Whether you’re chasing a big dream, striving for balance, or simply trying to make progress in your daily…
Epiphany – A Day of Wisdom and Clarity
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma January 6: Affirmation of the Day Epiphany – A Day of Wisdom and Clarity Today, as we celebrate Epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day, we’re reminded of the journey of the wise men, guided by a star, to discover something profound. It’s a symbolic reminder for all…
Setting the Tone for Success
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma Starting the Week with Purpose—Setting the Tone for Success Mondays often get a bad reputation, but they hold incredible potential. The start of the week is more than just the beginning of another work cycle; it’s an opportunity to set the tone for your goals, mindset, and overall…
The Strength of Community
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma The Strength of Community—How Support Fuels Motivation and Success Behind every great achievement lies a network of support. Whether it’s the encouragement of friends, the shared wisdom of peers, or the accountability of a group, community plays a powerful role in helping us stay motivated and achieve our…
Kindness has a ripple effect
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma Affirmation of the Day – January 5, 2025 In a world that sometimes feels overwhelmed by negativity, kindness has the power to transform lives—not just for those who receive it, but for those who give it as well. Kindness is contagious. It creates ripples that extend far beyond…
Finding Joy in Every Step
The Healing Lens: Framing Life Beyond Trauma Celebrating the Journey—Finding Joy in Every Step Life is often seen as a series of destinations: reaching a goal, achieving a milestone, or crossing off an item on your to-do list. While these moments are worth celebrating, they are just small pieces of a much larger picture. The…
