Health is Wealth

 I love to draw in my bullet journal - and I am by no means an artist. I started a bullet journal in which I draw and colour quotes, Bible verses, reminders, etc. I am not a talented doodler, nor can I write in fancy ways like others. But, I really enjoy keeping my bullet journal . It provides me with a creative outlet, and seeing the end product of each page is very satisfying. Furthermore, when I draw and colour in my journal, I feel calm. It is my time and space to 'be with myself'. A while ago, I was trying to draw a shield to go with a Bible verse (Psalm 28:7)...and it turned out awful! It did not look like a nice depiction of shield. I was frustrated - the entire page looked so beautiful, except for that strange 'shield'. I had carefully written out the verse in beautiful handwriting, and the colours looked great. And yet, with that shield, I felt as though I ruined the page. I wanted to rip it out...but the back side of the page had another Bible verse that I enj...

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be about romantic relationships. It is a day to celebrate love. Celebrate the people in your life who love you just the way you are. The people who appreciate you and accept you, even when you are not cheerful or joyful. Thank the people who support you, despite you having short-comings. Let these individuals know that you appreciate them. Take time to give thanks for your coworkers who support you, for the friends who listen to you, and for the blessings God has given you. Embrace that love is a beautiful thing - pure, unconditional love lasts forever. It doesn't judge. It doesn't give up. It doesn't know any limits. Jesus is the purest example of love . He died for our sins, even though He was at no fault. And each day, He forgives and accepts us all over again.  And love yourself. Love that even though you have imperfections, you are a child of God. You are loved, chosen, needed, and wonderfully and perfectly made. Whoever is in y...

Another year has come upon us, even though it may be strange To welcome the ups and downs, and to embrace the concept of change. The pandemic has altered much of what we do, From the way we work, to live, to socializing, too. You may have experienced stressors - we all have had our days, When navigating through life has been as tough as a maze. You may have had times when you didn't think you'd carry on, But here you are, you made it - and there is the light of dawn. Times have been tough, there is no doubt, But I hope you have had a chance to let your emotions out. I hope this year, you have time to breathe and take it slow, To realize how strong you are, and how loved you are, you must know! I pray that this year brings about lessons and a smile, And that it brings you to reconnect with people you haven't spoken to in a while. I pray that you learn new things about yourself, And that you prioritize your physical and mental health. I pray that you are open to experiences, ...

CHRISTMAS! It is truly of my most favourite times of the year! I know that last Christmas, 2020, we were in the height on the pandemic. And while this year is better than the last, it may not be the 'same' as what we were used to Christmas looking like. Nonetheless, we have made it. The past two years have certainly taught me a lot about what is important to me. It has forced me - like others - to re-evaluate my priorities and pay attention to the blessings I have...which we so often take for granted or brush over. This Holiday Season, I urge you to take time to reflect on the past year - and think of your blessings. I recently started a new routine: each morning I wake up and reflect on 10 things I am grateful for. The catch, though, is that is has to be specific. For example, I might be thankful for having an especially nice sleep, or being in my warm bed on a cold night. I might be thankful that even though I have a long day, I am very thankful for having a career I enjoy. I...