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Gratitude Reflections

Gratitude is a powerful tool for shifting perspective, finding hope in the smallest moments, and embracing the positive aspects of life—even in times of struggle. Gratitude Reflections is where I share the simple yet profound practice of noticing what we are thankful for, even when it feels challenging. Through personal reflections, art, and creative expression, this section aims to explore the transformative power of gratitude in the healing journey.

Every post in Gratitude Reflections offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and engage in a practice that has helped me build resilience. It’s about creating space for appreciation, finding beauty in everyday moments, and learning to celebrate progress, no matter how small. Whether you’re journaling, creating, or simply reflecting on the good, gratitude can offer a guiding light on your path toward emotional wellness.

Join me in discovering how moments of gratitude, shared in words and art, can inspire hope and ignite the healing process.

Recent Posts

  • Spark of Light

    Bright colors catch our attention—do we dare take the time to mindfully notice? Notice the way the lights intertwine, the lines as they burst outward from the screen, alive with motion and energy. Happiness shows up in small and unexpected ways. Sometimes it’s quiet and subtle, and other times, it’s loud—vibrant—right in our faces. When…

  • My Walk with Happiness

    Before understanding happiness I had been depressed for a long while—it was a postpartum thing. Then one day, my darling husband told me we could finally purchase an electric fireplace for our living room. He worked overnight shifts and slept during the day, so I recruited some close family friends to help assemble the unit.…

  • Getting to Know: Happiness

    Happiness: A Fleeting Feeling or a Piece of the Puzzle? Happiness is one of the most sought-after emotions, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. Unlike fear, which keeps us safe, or sadness, which allows us to process loss, happiness doesn’t seem to have a survival function. It often feels fleeting, appearing in bursts—when…

  • Through the Lens: Sadness

    Stillness Above The Surface Sadness can feel empty and hollow. We may struggle with feeling lifeless—just floating along—or find ourselves wanting to hunker down because the world might not understand the depth of our sorrow. This image reflects that sensation: black and white, gloomy, even eerie. But sadness is more than what we see on…

  • My walk with Sadness

    A friend of mine was heartbroken after the loss of their animal companion. They were distraught and vulnerable—and on top of their grief, they were judging themselves for feeling it so deeply. “It was just a pet,” they said. “This shouldn’t be affecting me this much. I can’t sleep, I can’t eat…” But the truth…

  • Emotional Regulation: Sadness

    Getting to Know Sadness Sadness is an emotion we all experience, yet it remains one of the most complex and misunderstood. Many assume sadness is simply about tears—crying when we grieve. And while grief is generally accepted, it often comes with an unspoken time limit. When we lose someone we love, there’s an expectation to…