When God created humanity, He didn’t just give us thoughts to think, He also gave us emotions to feel. Emotions, as we know them, are the language of our soul, designed to move us toward awareness, connection, and growth. But many of us were never taught how to understand them. In error, we were more than likely told to “calm down,” “move on,” or “be strong,” when what we really needed was space to name what we felt and permission to bring it before God.   The Feeling Wheel t

Too often, it happens before you even realize it. A tone of voice, a facial expression, or a memory causes a reaction in your soul. When something so small touches something so deep, and suddenly, your heart is racing. You say things you don’t mean. You feel flooded with emotions you may not understand, and you’re no longer in the moment; you’re in a memory.   We all know what it feels like to be “triggered.” A trigger isn’t just about what’s happening right now; it’s your ne

The holiday season has a way of magnifying everything we feel. Joy feels brighter. Lights seem warmer. But pain? Pain feels heavier. This time of year can stir emotions we didn’t expect and memories we weren’t prepared to revisit. Whether it’s the loss of a job, a friendship, a home, your sense of stability, a dream, a loved one, or even a beloved pet; every one of us experiences loss in one way or another. And every loss, big or small, leaves a mark.   But the reality that m