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Luella’s pened thoughts on topics relating to emotional fullfillment and personal achievement. New posts weekly.
The Price of Freedom: Why Suffering Exists in a Loving World
Suffering takes many forms. Some arise from our own choices and the exercise of free will, while others remain mysterious and beyond our understanding.
God Must (Seriously) Laugh at Our Illusion of Control
Deep down, I think we all know that God must laugh when He sees us trying to do “all the right things” to give ourselves some false sense of control over life
Faith Is the Greatest Risk And the Only Sure Investment
We can all experience a faith crisis, so let’s talk about it. Faith is not only centred on religious texts; it pulsates through our everyday lives.
The Quiet Work of Letting Go — Where Faith Meets Everyday Love
This morning, I decided to spend some quiet time in my office with two homilies that have been sitting with me since Sunday. One was from Bishop Robert Barron, the other from Fr. Peter Choi at the televised Mass from Pickering, Ontario. Both spoke on faith and trust,...
What I Learned About Faith from a Prophet, a Hobbit, and a Homily
St. John Chrysostom once said, “Do not speak only about religion, but speak of everything in a Christian way”.
Depression, Anxiety, and A Divine Plan
Clinical perspectives often describe depression or anxiety as the result of neurochemical imbalances or genetic predispositions. Where did the imbalance begin?
Who Am I? Comparing Eastern Religions and Christianity
For centuries, people have grappled with the question “Who am I?” and it remains a profound resonance with our deepest human experiences.
The Irony of Modern Inclusivity
We live in a culture that frequently discusses inclusivity. It’s displayed on storefronts and included in government mandates. Yet, society has never felt more divided and unstable. If we’re honest, many of these symbolic gestures that we see, such as renaming...
How To Conquer Anxiety in Five (Easy?) Steps
We all worry, but for some of us, it happens more often than not. The first thing you should do is not overanalyze it.