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The real lives of businessmen, professionals, the everyday man, stay at home parent, healthy lifestyle influencers, and general feel good human stories.
The Silent Reason You Quit Goals You Care About: Unveiling the Shadow of "Unrealistic Expectations
We all have them – those goals shimmering in the distance, beckoning us with the promise of a better, more fulfilling life. Losing weight, writing a novel, starting a business, mastering a new skill – the possibilities are endless. We start with enthusiasm, fueled by inspiration and a burning desire to achieve our dreams. Yet, all too often, that initial spark flickers and fades. We find ourselves derailed, abandoning our aspirations, and whispering excuses about lack of time, motivation, or talent.
By Wilson Igbasi17 days ago in Journal
Spain in Mourning as Death Toll Rises After High-Speed Train Collision Near Córdoba
Spain woke up to a national tragedy on Monday as emergency crews continued recovery efforts following a deadly high-speed train collision in southern Spain that has already claimed at least 39 lives, with fears the number could still rise.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun17 days ago in Journal
Global Stocks Slide as Trump’s Greenland Message Sparks Market Panic and Trade War Fears
Global financial markets woke up to a shockwave on Monday morning as investors digested an extraordinary message attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, linking his long-standing desire to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun17 days ago in Journal
Making Time for God: Daily Prayer in a Busy Life
Life is busy. Work, family, errands, and responsibilities often fill every corner of the day, leaving little space for reflection or prayer. Yet daily prayer is one of the most powerful tools a Catholic has for staying grounded, cultivating patience, and experiencing God’s presence in every moment. Finding ways to integrate prayer into a busy life is not about creating a rigid schedule; it is about building habits that allow moments of connection, however brief, to become transformative.
By Sound and Spirit18 days ago in Journal
Understanding the Sacraments and Why They Matter
The Catholic Church teaches that the sacraments are more than rituals or traditions. They are encounters with God, tangible ways to experience His grace and presence in our lives. Each sacrament has a unique purpose, a moment where faith becomes visible, and life meets the sacred. Understanding why the sacraments matter is an invitation to see how God works in both ordinary and extraordinary ways.
By Sound and Spirit18 days ago in Journal
Tattoos Followed By Years of Unexplained Systemic Illness, A Documented Medical Journey
I love tattoos, But if only i could turn back time!! I had small tattoos years earlier with no problems at all. But weeks after completing extensive full body tattooing, my health began to fall apart in a way no doctor could clearly explain.
By A Documented Medical Journey18 days ago in Journal
The Trouble with /My/ Time
Today is supposed to be my fresh start to a new week, but I am still reeling with the realization that my private property means absolutely nothing to my children's father, that my parenting time and my personal plans are irrelevant enough to him to risk our child going without the prescription drink he needs - just because said adult's schedule is the sole valuable one?, and that there is likely nothing I can do to stop this behavior from simply continuing.
By The Schizophrenic Mom18 days ago in Journal
What Is Your Favorite Bible Verse?
Sometimes a few words from the Bible can change the way we see the world and guide the way we live our lives. One of my favorite verses comes from Isaiah 61:3. It says, “I will give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes of despair, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” These words have carried a lot of meaning for me over the years. They have been more than inspiration. They have been a guide for how I try to show up in the lives of the people I care about.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal
Learning to Surrender Control to God
Surrender is one of the most misunderstood ideas in the Christian life. For many people, the word itself triggers resistance. It sounds passive, frightening, or even irresponsible. We are taught to plan carefully, protect ourselves, and stay in control. Faith, however, introduces a different way of living, one that asks us to loosen our grip and trust Someone beyond ourselves.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal
When You Want to Pray but Do Not Know What to Say
One of the quiet struggles many people experience in their faith is not doubt, but silence. Not God’s silence, but our own. There are moments when we sit down to pray and realize we have no words. No polished thoughts. No clear requests. Just a sense of heaviness, confusion, or fatigue. It can feel like prayer requires language we do not possess.
By Sound and Spirit19 days ago in Journal
