I really don’t have a preference between the two. I have lived near the mountains all my life. I could adapt to the beach very well. I have read that preferences are subjective and depend on personality and desired activities.
Trauma And Awakening If You’re Highly Sensitive
Those who are highly sensitive are significantly impacted by the world around them. Sensory processing sensitivity involves deeper levels of processing, subtleties in someone’s environment and high levels of empathy. These traits have a positive impact when highly sensitive people are in nursing and nurturing environment. They are likely to thrive and flourish.
It’s more challenging when a highly sensitive person experiences, toxic, chaotic, traumatic environments. This is especially difficult in Highly sensitive children. Children are like sponges, they absorb the energy, emotions, and behaviors of others. People who grow up in dysfunctional environments that are highly sensitive experience nervous system dysregulation, resulting in mental, emotional, or physical challenges later in life. This can include symptoms of depression, anxiety, or physical tension in the body.
While there are still many unanswered questions between the relationship between trauma and highly sensitive people. There are books that explore how experiences of trauma and being highly sensitive can lead to significant spiritual and psychological awaking.
For years I tried to cover my sensitivity with addictive substances, I used dissociation, so I didn’t have to feel. Because I was told it was weird, or that something was wrong with me. It took me years to understand what was really happening. I lived in a state of prolonged disconnect.
I saw my sensitivity as a weakness, not a strength. I feel everything. The energy that comes from others saps the energy right out of me. Because of the trauma I have experienced it has amplified my highly sensitive traits.
For years I was told I was broken turns out as an emotionally neglected child I was wired differently from the start.
3 Favorite Meals
There are a few favorites that come to mind. The first being steak burrito bowls.
The second being chili-Mac .
the last Beef sausage or Keilasa and potatoes.
And my husband’s all time favorite is a cheeseburger with French fries.
Meeting Historical Figures
Daily writing prompt
If you could meet a historical figure, who would it be and why?
As I think about historical figures. I couldn’t think of anyone I would want to meet except Jesus. He did so many amazing things while He was on earth.
He did miracles, taught about God’s Kingdom, and showed compassion by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and caring for children. And I’m sure that there are a few I can’t remember off the top of my head.
He showed us examples of how we are supposed to live. No man could keep up with this example. The great thing is I will have a chance to still meet Him.
God’s Opinion
For the majority of my life, I believed my worth comma value, and purpose were tied to being a mother, a wife, and an employee, and yes, other people‘s opinions of me. My worth was how someone else’s opinion of me, am my accomplishments were all that mattered.
It was exhausting, and sometimes still is when I forget who’s child I am and who’s opinion of me truly matters.
I was so exhausted that I was about to give up. I was tired of holding everything inside, and relying on what others said to brighten my day. I didn’t see any point to life. I hit rock bottom, but that’s when something amazing happened -God showed up. He as the only One left. And He was enough. And He still is.
God doesn’t value us less because of our mistakes, because of other people’s opinions. His opinion of us doesn’t change because our bodies and minds are tired.
On good days and bad days, God‘s opinion is the only one that matters.
Instincts
I trust my instincts because I believe that they are a spiritual force. I believe it’s a way that God communicates with us to discern good from bad, trust from falsehood, and to make choices that strengthen faith.
I believe that that gut feeling is like listening to the Holy Spirit that guides us.
That feeling I get in my gut either gives me peace or turmoil. If it gives me peace, I know I’m making the right choice if I feel turmoil, it’s time to back away.
But there’s also a need for balance. It must be anchored with wisdom from God rather than wisdom on ourselves because it by itself can be misleading or driven by fear.
There Is Light In The Darkness
Our world is experiencing a time of darkness. But there is hope, it’s not as dark as you think. The light of the world has come, and the light will triumph in the end.
Isaiah 42:16 God said, ‘I will bring the blind by a way they don’t know. I will lead them in paths that they don’t know. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. I will do these things, and I will not forsake them.
America and the world are experiencing a time of darkness. There are wars, protests, conflicts, lawlessness, and even the threat of revolution by some ideological factions.
There are many law enforcement officers who have taken early retirement or relocated to different places because of what is happening in big cities, because they fear antifa and others who may attack their families.
Some people are fearful of what could happen and discouraged by all the turmoil. There’s a cloud of apprehension that seems to be hanging over us.
Our days are a time when people “call evil good, and good evil, who confuse darkness for light, and light for darkness (Isaiah 5: 20).
In this darkness, there is hope.
There have been many dark times in history. The Romans attempted an all-out extermination of Christians for 3 centuries. Almost 4 million people are buried in the underground caverns around Rome because they had to flee underground to escape.
The civilized world was almost overrun by Genghis Khan, by the Goths, by the Muslims under Saladin. There was a black plague that killed 75-299 million people. There were “dark ages” when the scripture were inaccessible except to the mostly unsaved clergy who spoke Latin.
There was the US Civil War in which the states took up arms against each other in fact 600,000 men died. Then two world wars wracked the world, killing hundreds of millions of people. We nearly had a nuclear war with Russia in 1962 that could have wiped out all life. These times were certainly darker than what we are facing today, yet God brought us through them.
Trouble always needs perspective and comparison. When you think of other people with worse troubles it usually makes you brighten up because yours isn’t that bad.
My pastor spoke about complaining in Sunday’s teaching. Most of the time our complaints are just inconveniences.
There’s a proverb that comes from various Chinese, Indian, Jewish, and Irish, and many more I’m sure that says, “I cried because I had no shoes until I met someone who had no feet.”
Isaiah 9:2 announces the “good news,” “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. This who lived in the land of the shadow of death, on then the light has shined.”
I believe the light of God is coming to the world. Only the people who choose evil will fall. If we choose to believe in Jesus He will never leave us or forsake us. He will lead us out. F
God has given us His Word to light our path, to hide it within our hearts, that we might not sin against God. It shows us where to go, how to live, and how to please Him.
Light represents knowledge, instead of ignorance.
I’m Psalm 119:130 David says, “Your word is lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Before we knew Jesus we walked in spiritual darkness. We didn’t know about our spiritual needs. We didn’t have the right priorities or direction for our lives. But when Jesus came He threw on the light so these things could establish our steps.
I read somewhere that Dr Alexander from Princeton University found that glowworms took such extremely small steps that they hardly ever moved. But when they crossed fields at night, there was just enough glow in them that it lighted their next step. They were never in the dark. When I thought about this, I thought what a good illustration. They weren’t in the dark and neither are we. God lights just enough for us to make the next step.
Light illuminates our darkness.
God’s children are called “children of light” (John 12:36, Thessalonians 5:5). For you were once darkness, but are now light in the world. Walk as children of light” –Ephesians 5:8.
Righteousness VS Wickedness
The light acts as a dividing principle. When people encounter the light, they are forced to decide to accept it or reject it with its implications. The light has come into the world, but people love darkness instead of light because their deeds are evil. John 3:20 says, “Everyone who does evil hates the light.” Light exposes what we are. Some people will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.
God is a merciful God.
To accept the light is to accept the life with Jesus. In fact, in the light there is life. In God there is life itself.
In John 8:12 Jesus tells us, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness hasn’t overcome it” -John 1:5
My Favorite Month Of The Year
Many people instinctually say Fall or Christmas are their favorite. But my favorite month is July. The month America celebrates its independence. I love the warm weather, the barbecues, the fireworks, and America, but what’s most important to me is my son comes to visit.
Angels Among Us
The very name “angel” means “messenger,” and we can be assured that when they’re here, they have come for a very specific purpose. Throughout history, angels have been sent by God to bring a message of hope to protect, comfort, serve, carry out God’s judgment, and give Him praise.
I have heard a few people talk about their encounters with angels. I believe angels are still with us today. I’m certain there is are known awareness of angels, but sometimes they are around and we don’t even know they are there.
In Hebrews 13:2 we are told, “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without even knowing it.”
God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. And we can be confident that He still works in the same powerful ways.
Many years ago I was in a bad car accident. I hydroplaned and when the car spun around I hit into a mountain at about 50 miles an hour, front first. I was taken to the hospital with a little whiplash, but no broken bones, nothing . I few hours later I walked out of the hospital. I believe an angel was with me today. I should have been killed.
Angels are from a vast spiritual realm that surrounds us, even when we can’t always see them (Colossians 1:16).
There are many examples in the Bible of when God sends an angel to give a specific message to people. Sometimes it was a word of encouragement or offer hope for what was to come. Other times it was a clear warning to God’s people and provided protection and guidance.
There are many times God sends an angel in the Bible a few of those are in Genesis. When God sent three of His messengers to Abraham and Sarah to tell them that even in old age, she would bear a son (Genesis 18). God sent an angel to Hagar in the desert when she ran away in Genesis 16. God sent the angel Gabriel, to Mary to tell her that she would give birth to Jesus, in Luke 1. There are many other examples throughout the Bible.
If you are a believe you shouldn’t be afraid of angels. Even though it can be normal response if we see one. The Bible tells us over and over that we do not need to fear them (Luke 2:10).
Many times throughout history, and still today, God sends angels to protect, guard, and fight for us. We can never have authority over angels, we can not give them instructions or command that they do anything. They work for God alone.
In Psalms 91 God tells us in powerful words that “He would give angels charge concerning us to guard us in all ways.”
Many times, God sends angels to minister to those in extreme times of pain, loss, or grief. I’ve heard a few accounts of people on their deathbeds when I was working in hospice saying they had seen angels, or light before being ushered into the presence of God. Maybe you have a few angel stories of your own.
I know without a doubt angels are among us. God often works in ways we can’t fully see, and sometimes behind the scenes or unexpectedly. He always works on our behalf, whether we recognize it or not, there is a spiritual realm constantly around us.
May God give us eyes to see clearly that angels are among us and that God is working miracles even today.
My Favorite Places
My City is small. There’s not much to do. My favorite place to go would be the mountains especially when it’s sunup or sundown.
Thanks Be To God
Many people struggle this time of year. Whether it’s missing relatives, and financial reasons there is always a reason to thank God, not only through the holidays, but every day.
The perfect place to start with a grateful heart this Thanksgiving is in God’s Word.
There are 15 scriptures that encourage us to be thankful.
First Impressions
I would want to see me as a disciple. I want people to see Jesus shining through me. A gentle, kind, grace filled woman who is compassionate. That’s the memory I want to leave behind, when I leave the room.
From Pity to Praise 