For whatever reason, when we hear we are bad at something or have a horrible experience with something, most of us put off trying again for a prolonged period because we want to avoid the potential for more pain and disappointment. When we do try again, we attempt half-hearted, so we can point to that […]

Hi, it’s me again. Spoiler alert, there are skeletons in my family closet. The kind that haunts you late at night where you cannot sleep. Emotionally I have had walls up for as long as I can remember. People have always told me, either you know me well, or you do not know me at […]

Hi, it’s me again. Happy 2019. May this year be better than the last.  Deciding to choose peace regardless of the circumstance is a decision that will create happiness. If you go looking for joy as the goal; you will never find it because you have no control over other people. You have control over […]

Hi, it’s me again. To go forward, you have to know where you have been. We all need our own narrative. Maybe you feel misled. Sometimes your story is filled with broken pieces, terrible choices and ugly truths. I would like to be a fearless soul and stop limiting beliefs I project on myself.  The […]

Hi, it’s me again. Just like that, the days have turned into weeks, months and the anniversary of year two is rolling around. Below is the Epilogue from my newest book, “I Wish Death Would Take a Vacation – My Story.” Epilogue You cannot change the past, but you can take responsibility for how you […]

Hi, it’s me again. With eyes full of clarity, you are capable of changing the relationships in your life by adjusting your point of view. When you are not a priority, it stings. Unfortunately, timing is a harsh mistress. Do not assume people will respond to things as you will. You will set yourself up […]

Where Midnight Runs By Joy M. Mills Beyond the stars – Where Midnight Runs…  Our life here done  Sunshine begins!  How can we grieve? Why is it so?  We are human Everyone must go…  The sad part is  No one really knows.  Some of us young  With so much life and potential it seems.  If […]

Hi, it’s me again. Stay away from negative people. They have a problem for every solution. Think for yourself. Trust your intuition. Another’s mind is not walking your journey, you are. In any relationship, do boundaries get set? When you hurt someone, do you pretend to suffer a memory lapse suddenly or are confused about […]

Hi, it’s me again. I have been thinking about all of the emotional stressors such as relationship issues. There is no peaceful way out of any mess. Turn your mess into your message.  When we feel responsible for those around us and take on the responsibility, we put our life on hold. These are unresolved […]

Hi, it’s me again. I heard something said about another person a little over a month ago at an event. A woman who is known for stirring up drama, prompted by someone else or not, passed judgment. There is nothing humorous about her behavior. We all know one of these. Her snarky statement had been […]