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24/04/2026

Did you know your choices aren't always entirely your own? From gin's comeback to supermarket layouts, psychologists and scientists manipulate us to buy things we don't need. This is just one example of how our choices are influnced. Understanding the trick is the first step to regaining power.

24/04/2026

We often carry resentment for the hurt we've experienced, questioning why we should be responsible for healing it. But imagine finding a lost child. You'd help, right? Often, that lost child is you – the unresolved pain, the bad coping mechanisms. It's time to take responsibility for that inner child, even when it wasn't your fault.

22/04/2026

Addiction and toxic relationships share a secret: euphoric recall. We cling to the memory of how good things felt, hoping to recapture that feeling, even when the euphoria wasn't real. This, combined with the 'sinkhole syndrome'—where we invest too much to quit—traps us in cycles that never work. Understanding this connection is the first step to breaking free.

21/04/2026

Feeling overwhelmed with an awareness of how blessed I am!

I just interrupted my working mental block by playing Forrest Frank’s Thankful, and a thought struck me:

If I not only listed all my blessings (which would take all of us many days), but also assigned value to each one - 🤯

If I could go back and tell my younger self what my internal and external life would one day look like, I think she’d faint! She wouldn’t be capable of imagining it.

It all starts with being able to receive the inner-blessing first. When we gain inner-healing, freedom, resilience, peace, integrity, self-discipline, love - then the external blessings follow, and external problems can’t threaten or overshadow the blessings.

21/04/2026

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What if addiction isn’t primarily about weakness, lack of willpower, or even background — but about something much simpler?What if it works like a trick?In t...

20/04/2026

Dopamine isn't just about pleasure, it's a motivator released in anticipation of reward - of what the brain thinks you want. This anticipation is why cravings feel good even before you get what you want and why doomscrolling feels good even when it's not.

17/04/2026

Scripture speaks of glory that surpasses even the most tormenting trials. It's not minimizing suffering, but highlighting how immense God's goodness is. The worse the trial, the more we can grasp the unparalleled glory awaiting us in His presence.

15/04/2026

From the doomscroller to the "ju**ie", it's not alcohol, drugs, or gambling we're truly addicted to. Unless we are actively free, we're hooked on the quick, malfunctioning release of dopamine. That's why people "switch addictions" – the injured brain is after the corrupted dopamine hit, not the substance itself.

13/04/2026

We often blame groups of people – women, men, teenagers – for our problems. But the real issue is often internal, like lust, or environmental, like social behaviours. Human beings, in all their diversity, are not the problem. Behaviors and sins and difficulties might be, but discounting or judging entire groups, or making them a threat to us, is misguided.

10/04/2026

The world throws constant challenges at us, from injustice to hypocrisy. While it's natural to be shocked by toxicity, racism, and evil, the Bible reminds us not to be surprised. These events are foretold. Our faith calls for a response of deep concern and disturbance, but not astonishment. Let's embrace being horrified, yet prepared, in our walk.

08/04/2026

Discover how negative coping mechanisms can derail your life, fueling depression, anxiety, and overthinking. Learn how the brain stores these patterns and why retraining your mind is essential for genuine coping.

03/04/2026

Did you know your brain has a built-in filter? The Reticular Activating System (RAS) manages what you're aware of, preventing overload. You can actually train it on what to focus on. When Jesus said 'Seek and you will find,' He was talking about this too – whatever you look for, you'll discover.