By Ann: It’s a confronting question—especially when you find yourself accepting poor treatment from a partner, friend, or employer. If you’re tolerating disrespect, neglect, or emotional harm, it’s time to ask: Is this love for myself? Turning a blind eye isn’t self-love—it’s self-abandonment. At some point in life, we all must reassess what serves us read more…
By Ann: There isn’t a single person on this planet who hasn’t experienced broken wings. We’ve all lived through moments — some joyful, some painful — but what truly matters is not where we’ve been, but where we’re headed. Waiting for something to happen can feel agonizing, especially when we want it now. That’s human read more…
By Ann: Have you ever felt like something is just off in your life? Like no matter what you do, things keep going wrong, and you can’t quite understand why? Maybe you’ve lost loved ones unexpectedly, faced endless streaks of bad luck, or carry a heaviness you can’t explain. You might even wonder: Do I read more…
By Ann: We never truly know which day might be our last, yet so many of us spend our time consumed by stress. While we worry about jobs, relationships, and everyday challenges, we often neglect the most important thing—our own well-being. Let me share a story about my dear friend Fran, whom I’ve known for read more…
By Ann: The phrase “I love you” is one of the most powerful expressions in any language. Yet, too often, it is said without the actions to back it up. People—both men and women—can misuse these words, sometimes even during acts of betrayal, such as affairs. They might tell two people simultaneously that they love read more…
By Ann: Self-sabotage in relationships involves engaging in behaviors that, whether intentionally or unconsciously, lead to the breakdown of a relationship. This could include pushing the other person away or looking for reasons to end the relationship. The fear of intimacy is a common source of self-sabotage. Childhood trauma and unpleasant experiences may heighten this read more…
By Ann: Self-love isn’t about prioritizing yourself over others or self-punishment when things go wrong. It’s about treating yourself with kindness and patience, even after making mistakes. Self-compassion is another aspect of loving oneself. Above all, self-love perseveres with tenacity. God first loved us and demonstrated His love for us through the death of Jesus read more…
By Ann: How do we perceive ourselves and how do we believe others perceive us? It’s not just about our weight. From a very young age, the media can influence both men and women, boys and girls, to believe that we should conform to a certain appearance, leading to a range of issues from depression read more…
By Ann: Do you suffer from nocturnal panic attacks? Many people experience them at night. But why is this the case? When we’re tired, our minds become more vulnerable to intrusive thoughts. Nocturnal panic attacks can awaken you from sleep for no apparent reason. You may feel an overwhelming sense of doom without any clear read more…
By Ann: Mother Nature nurtures and sustains us. It is not our right as humans to dominate the earth, its inhabitants, and jeopardize creation. The earth can endure without us, but we need the earth to survive, and we should respect this precious gift bestowed upon us. We don’t own the earth; we belong to read more…
