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Author - Karen Gibbs
Four practical steps to avoid anxiety during a lockdown.
There are four practical steps to avoid anxiety during a lockdown to save ourselves from stress...
Growing with grief
The idea that grief "shrinks" in time is a misconception. It doesn't. Instead, we learn to live...
Grief is love with no place to go.
Don’t let your grief become trapped inside Twenty years ago, when I taught scrapbooking, I...
Anxiety and Alcohol
Why So Many Seek to Consume Alcohol. Anxiety and alcohol go hand in hand. Consuming alcohol is so...
Women’s Circle of Hope and Healing
Section 1: The Personal Journey We often find ourselves beaten down by life. We each have a story...
Anxiety and How to Help
1. The Signs of Anxiety Sometimes people who appear to have no problems at all suffer inwardly with...
Support or Enabling?
THE QUESTION Support or enabling? The question as to whether we are enabling our loved ones...
Unhackable Hope
A Life of Distraction Can Never Produce a Life of Meaning. Human knowledge once doubled every...
What does stop the stigma mean to you?
In order to save those who struggle with anxiety or depression from sliding into addiction; we need...
Critical Nutrients for Mental Wellness
To work efficiently, our whole body, including our brain, needs plenty of nutrients. Our brain uses...
Open the Conversation about Depression
Open the conversation about depression
Stop The Downward Spiral
Do you, or a loved one, suffer from depression or anxiety? Do you feel desperate to find solutions...
Shakshuka
My recipe for this baked egg dish from the Middle east. Having recently discovered the...
Djuki Mala DANCE
A high energy dance performed by the "Chooky Dancers".
The Journey from Loss to Healing
The Journey from Loss to Healing There is one hard and fast rule when it comes to coping...
Stress and Illness, what’s the Connection?
Believe it or not, stress may not be the villain it’s made out to be. In small, short-term...
Wait for me to Come Home
WAIT FOR ME TO COME HOME When our precious son Matty tragically passed away, his words “Wait...
Memories are a Great Reminder
Oh the memories! I was looking amongst my scrapbooking cache for supplies to use in my bible...
Living with Grief
Living With Grief: Learning how to Survive a Significant Loss…. When Christina Grimmie was...
What did you see first?
What did you see first? We all see things around us in our own way. Depending on our perception we...
Reading With Our Kids
I recently learned some simple techniques, often used in schools, to make reading with kids more...
Bindi Irwin – Tribute to her Dad, Steve Irwin
Australia Zoo, home of the crocodile hunter Steve Irwin, is still one of my favorite places to...
Are You An Idealist Or A Realist -Quiz
In this quiz I got 50% realist and 50% idealist= Based on your color associations you see the glass...
To Be With Christ
Summary In the first 4 studies we learned 1. To strive to know Him 2. To develop His attitude of...
Christ Who Strengthens Me
In this study, we learn to be content in His presence. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:11-13...
The Fellowship of His Sufferings
The first two studies have taught us two vital components we need to put into practise in our...
Let this Mind Be in You
Our Lord Jesus Christ was superior to all and yet he had an attitude of service. In Philippians 2...
Do you show the character of God in your life?
Our Lord Jesus Christ showed forth the character of God in His life. Words that describe Him could...
Which Season Are You
How does the weather affect your mood? At the end of each season, we often feel uplifted with a...
Gulf Country of Normanton
I’m loving writing about our travels and reliving all the brilliant memories of caravanning...
Which beautiful woman do you look like?
I love this quiz because they get it right every single time! Try it and see for yourself. In our...
Facebook are working on a DISLIKE button
Today I woke to an interesting story in the news. It’s been announced that Facebook are...
Do Spiritually Minded People Suffer More Anxiety
Do Spiritually Minded People Suffer More Anxiety than others? Is it because their eyes are open to...
4 Things You Need To Give Up
4 Things You Need To Give Up Of course there are possibly far more than 4 things you need to give...
What would you be in a Fantasy World?
What would you be in a Fantasy World? It’s always exciting to read a fantasy novel or see a...
September 11th 2001, a day that changed the world
September 11th 2001, a day that changed the world… A day of extremes, fear, grief but also...
What Is Money Really Worth?
A very wise person once said ‘money can’t buy you happiness.’ However when John D...
365 Ways to Connect with Your Soul
I’m very excited to be a contributing author for the book 365 Ways to Connect with Your Soul. The...
For every parent and child
My precious son took the time to post this video on my page. It’s for every parent and child...
