Storms can be sudden and fierce raging until they suck the life out of us. If you give away all of your power, people will take it. When did we decide we could not have power? When did we determine we were powerless at the whim of everyone else? Communicating is the key to train […]
An Open Letter
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 […]
An Open Letter
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 […]
An Open Letter
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 […]
An Open Letter
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 […]
An Open Letter
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 […]
An Open Letter
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 […]
An Open Letter
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 […]
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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 […]
An Open Letter
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 […]