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Mental Health Peer Support Group Reflections
Dearest readers, Happy Monday! I hope you all are kick-starting your week on a positive note. I am still riding high from yesterday, the sabbath day when I devote myself exclusively to service. The expressive writing group was a success-- I got two new people in...
Give Good, Feel Great: The Secret to Joy
Dearest readers, Happy Saturday! Ah, how I relish my weekends. This is the time when I host my free community events for Venture True Wellness: Saturday 8:30-9am: breathing and meditation Sunday 1:30-2:30pm: expressive writing group Sunday 3-4pm: mental health peer...
In My Warrior Queen Era
I came across this incredible quote from an entrepreneur's inspiration page on Instagram. How I wish I had saved that post-- I can't find it. But to paraphrase, it states that a lot of becoming a successful entrepreneur requires a radical "shedding" of your old...
11/11/25 Morning Reflections
Holy moly, good morning everyone. Wow. Why is it that I have a chronic shortage of working pens?! I'm sitting outside a Starbucks on Menlo Park, just wanted to get some good old fashion pen-and-paper journaling in before I enter my deep work session... the ONE pen...
“Die My Love” Movie Review
“Art that disturbs the comforted and comforts the disturbed.” This is the first thought that popped up as I stood up from my movie theater seat, waking up from my trance following this 2-hour movie. If you’ve ever struggled with depression, psychosis, and madness,...
Sunday 11/9/25 Expressive Writing Group
Quote of the Day “Write about your own experience. Read widely of others' experiences in thought and action-- stretch to others even though it hurts and strains and would be more comfortable to snuggle back in the comforting cotton-wool of blissful ignorance! Hurl...
Confirmation of My Core Belief
I am unlovable because of my mental illness. This is the negative core belief that has plagued me basically since my bipolar disorder diagnosis seven years ago. I have spent years in therapy trying to dismantle this core belief that has made me so afraid of...
November Challenges
Dearest readers, November is upon us! Historically, this is month of personal growth "challenges". I'm sure we've all heard of "No-Nut November" (celibacy), "No-Shave November" (hello, facial hair), and more. A personal favorite of mine is "NaNoWriMo" (National...
Unveiling Your Core Essence
Good morning, dear readers. Happy Monday! Yesterday, I had my second expressive writing group, and 3 people attended! How delightful! I was deeply humbled that people showed up to my group to join me for an hour of catharsis, healing, and self-reflection. I think...
Sunday Expressive Writing Reflections
Dear friends, Happy Sunday! I hope you all are having a blessed day. It is 1:30pm, which is writing hour! Today is the official first day of my new expressive writing group. We meet every Sunday afternoon for an hour of free-write catharsis, a way to reflect and...
A Spiritual Take on Suffering
Why do good people suffer? This is the million dollar question that befuddles me in recent days. I have a dear friend who is going through hell on all fronts, and he is genuinely a good person, and I wonder why God has been so unkind to him in recent months. When...
The Flames of Life
At 27, I’m beginning to recognize and accept the transience of human relationships. Some connections are a spark. Momentary, instantaneous, bright, beautiful, and flickers out as soon as it came. Those are the chance encounters with special strangers who touch your...