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10 Things I Love About Me (and No, This Isn't a Rom-Com)
There are people who blush at the idea of loving themselves out loud. Not me. Not anymore. After years of shrinking, apologizing, and making myself small enough to fit inside the fragile egos of others, I’ve learned that self-love isn’t arrogance — it’s survival. So here’s my list of ten things I absolutely adore about myself. Prepare for some sass and a lot of heart.
By Ellie Hoovs10 months ago in Humans
Mayday Mayday: A Community Garden Mural Beckons Your Spiritual Consideration
Good morning, Vocal Media and spiritual seekers, this is your Monday Morning Huddle for May 5, 2025! Today's inspiration comes from a mural in my local community garden. I was out early this morning walking toward a different location I had set in mind when the mural photographed above jumped out at me, beckoning my immediate attention. It was an odd experience because I see this mural nearly every day; I've seen it for years, but today, it was as if the picture came to life, radioing, "Mayday, Mayday."
By Marilyn Glover10 months ago in Humans
Can Not Directly Replying To Vagueposts Be Normalized?
In a perfect world, direct communication would solve every problem in existence. People would be able to easily hash out their issues simply by having civil conversations instead of being forced to use more confrontational methods.
By Snarky Lisa11 months ago in Humans
My Friend The "Cancer Lady"
That is not a picture of her, but it does remind me of her. She will remain anonymous as she does not want to be 'killed' by the pharmaceutical industry. She treats people with cancer in her home/office daily. She was a teacher once and continues to be a teacher.
By Denise E Lindquist11 months ago in Humans
Stillness in the Chaos
For the last ten months and counting, our house has been a construction zone. We’re still living in it—confined to three rooms. My den doubles as our eat-in kitchen, complete with two freezers, a microwave, an air fryer, a toaster, and a hot plate. The once-quiet rhythm of our mountain home has been overtaken by the high-pitched wail of saws, the pounding of hammers, and the zip-zip-zip of drills securing drywall to studs.
By Xine Segalas12 months ago in Humans
You Are Wanted
Exactly as you are... The creator of the universe, the God who made the patterns of your fingerprints, wants you. He doesn't have ulterior motives, He just loves you. Exactly how you are right in this vary moment, He loves you. Knowing everything you have ever done throughout the entire course of your life, He loves you in the midst of whatever stage of life you may find yourself in.
By Rowan Finley 12 months ago in Humans
The Lost Art of Listening
Hello? Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me Is there anyone at home? — Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd Pink Floyd's lyrics from Comfortably Numb echo a familiar frustration: Do you ever feel like people are not really listening when you talk to them, whether in person or on the phone? Plenty of times, I have been chatting on the phone with one of my children or a friend. They had called me, and after we shared a little tidbit of back-and-forth conversation, I am met with complete and utter silence.
By Xine Segalasabout a year ago in Humans
