Through reading and talk therapy, I came across the idea of inner child work in my mid twenties. Initially, the concept sounded a bit bizarre: visualizing a younger version of myself and befriending her? How could this possibly help? I could barely remember who I was back then—that version of me felt far removed fromContinue reading “Treating your inner child like she’s your own”
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Grateful I’ve found gratitude
Oh, how I love gratitude. This seemingly simple tool has transformed my life. Not even being dramatic! I once heard that when experiencing mental health struggles, gratitude can be significantly beneficial. So when I was in a dark time, I tried incorporating it into my life. I started by reciting three things I’m grateful forContinue reading “Grateful I’ve found gratitude”
“The sorrow you’re feeling now will pale in comparison to the joy that is to come”
A paraphrase from Romans 8:18, this has become a quiet mantra for me lately. We all experience periods of melancholia in life—whether it’s grieving the loss of a loved one, feeling trapped in an unfulfilling job, or facing yet another heartbreak. It’s easy to feel downhearted in the midst of these moments. But, even then—actually,Continue reading ““The sorrow you’re feeling now will pale in comparison to the joy that is to come””
Julia Burke 