SOULUTION

CREATING CHANGE FOR BETTER DAYS

Category: Courage

  • When the Year 2022 began, I planned to write something every day. Then, my father died suddenly due to COVID-19 in January 2022. I ignored the grief for those first six months because I had to be strong for my mom and handle all of her affairs. She heavily relied upon my father for EVERYTHING.…

  • Eighteen months ago, we buried my father. I continue to struggle. I wanted this year to feel more “normal” after my dad’s passing, but it is not. My body screams pain; my mind gives me tormenting thoughts. I am on high alert for anything that looks dangerous. How can I not want to do anything…

  • Lost Expectations

    I expected 2022 to be better. I had great expectations for this year. I planned to write every single day. I wanted to use less plastic and commit myself to being fully minimalist, eating healthier, exercising and doing all that is good for the environment. Instead, my father passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2022.…

  • Secretly, I enjoyed the slowness of life during the quarantine in 2020. I didn’t feel rushed or over-scheduled. However, since life has resumed since July 2021, I feel like a chicken with its head cut off. Although, if I am honest, I don’t want life to go back to the way it was, I want…

  • My daughter and I left a Target and walked to the car. She wanted to take a picture of something. I watched her take the picture, and then we got into our vehicle. I told her, “If you are with friends or alone, please be careful not to get distracted. If you happen to have…

  • Never be in a Relationship that You Cannot Talk About

    “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 When I was in my early 20’s, I entered into a relationship that was toxic and unrighteous. He paid attention to me in a way no one had. I…

  • Anxiety is like a Bad Boyfriend

    “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me great joy.”  Psalm 94:19   Recently, I made a decision in my life that was difficult.  I decided to break up a relationship that I was in for a very long time.  I broke up with anxiety because anxiety is like a bad boyfriend.  …