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Developing New Traditions Because You Want To

If this 2020 taught me anything, it's that what happens in my four walls are 1001% my responsibility. I've allowed overworking and over-engaging in distractions to keep me from participating in some small way from bringing the holidays into my home. I mean we do the traditional food basics on the high-holy-holidays of Thanksgiving and such; but no decoration. No specific traditions. Something that I realize now was a gift my mother gave me as a child. What I mean by that is, the creation of household traditions and decorating for a holiday gave this growing girl a sense of wonder. Holidays were extra special because the person I loved so much made them special. The traditions were steeped in family and home. The sense of love was so real and now reflecting on everything I and others have survived in this year, it's time for me to forge some beloved traditions of my own.  I think I didn't do this sooner because I've been silently grieving the reality that having a ch...

Abandonment, Fear and Thanks

I woke up today very early. My significant other and I have a young puppy so that's part of the life at this time. Disturbed sleep. I woke up and just thought well, it's Thanksgiving, let's just be thankful today. I was in a good frame of mind. I had made the decision to just be present today as much as possible. But...in the wee small hours of the morning my always present depression and anxiety had other plans. I went to message a friend of mine. I connect a lot on Facebook so I went into messenger to just let her know I was thinking about her and I couldn't find her. At first I didn't worry, I figured that she and I were both struggling with the election stress and maybe she just went dark for a bit. I get that. I understand taking the mental health break if need be. Alas, she didn't just go dark.  Upon investigation I came to understand that I had a friend in real life that I care about deeply. I would try hard to check on her and send Erik over with various...

Authentically You: Jenn Snyder

This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the incredible human being, comedian and voice-artist soon to be that is JENN SNYDER, who is actively helping to keep us a little more sane by being exactly who she is and sharing her brand of humor with the world. Let's connect! RATED R FOR LANGUAGE Learn More Here: Jenn Snyder Website www.jennsnydercomedy.com Jenn Snyder Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jenn.snyder.9 Jenn Snyder Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Jesterjenn13/ Jenn Snyder Twitter https://twitter.com/JesterJenn13

Authentically You: Kathryn Frady

  This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the dynamic voice and visionary that is KATHRYN FRADY, who is actively helping to change the cultural landscape of Knoxville, TN and is an artist's artist. Let's connect! Learn More Here: Kathryn Frady Website www.kathrynfradydirector.com Marble City Opera Website www.marblecityopera.com Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FradyKatSoprano Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/MarbleCityOpera

SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS: Giving Back Always

Each Sunday, I am going to put to use my Master's in Pastoral Counseling and Divinity to good use and actually open myself up to helping others who just want either one of the things I am good at. Reading Tarot (I'll get to your judgement on this in a second), and Prayer. Now before you get all high and mighty on me. Yes, I have my roots planted firmly in my Lutheran upbringing as the parables and storyline I connect with most as a human in my faith. However to say I'm 100% Lutheran is inaccurate. In every way, I am truly more Unitarian Universalist and that knowledge came from my years of learning in a Catholic-Founded graduate school known as LaSalle University.  In my first class towards my master's degree, I remember stepping outside and calling my mother on break. "Mom, I'm not okay and I don't like this."  What's wrong? "Well they want you to actually really think about your faith in this class, like break it down and understand what...

Authentically You: DaVett Jones

  This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the petite financial powerhouse that is DAVETT JONES, who changed her future by taking the opportunities that were presented to her. You can too. Let's connect! Learn More Here: Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thevisionvault Website https://www.facebook.com/thevisionvault