Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Personal Growth”
by Priscilla Lack When we’re trying to decide what to do in a crisis, many of us gather as much information as we can. This pursuit can make us feel less powerless as we make our plans. It’s not wrong to search out information; however, when it becomes excessive it can become toxic. It’s wise to have a plan and …
By Priscilla Lack When we begin a healing journey, our first steps are unique to us. Over time, we may meet other fellow journeyers who’ve had similar experiences. Even if we’ve recovered from different issues, we still share our stories―identifying what it was like when we first chose to pursue our own inner healing. We reminisce how the early days of this journey were …
by Priscilla Lack A genuine outlook of gratitude is healing, but the development of this trait can be a process. Some schools of thought describe gratitude as an emotion. It’s true, when we feel gratitude, we find a deeper heart connection – it becomes a more meaningful experience. In certain situations, we might pretend to be grateful because it’s the thing to do, but …
by Priscilla Lack Many of us are seeking more discernment in our lives. For a number of us, our seeking may cause us to reminisce about the times we’ve had the wool pulled over our eyes. We might remember how our slip-ups didn’t come from something obvious, but they came by inches at a time. Each inch gained access to …
by Priscilla Lack Childhood hurts can be viewed as unimportant. Perhaps we grew up learning to push them far far away. Unfortunately, if we continue to disregard these types of hurts, we often end up letting them influence our current mindsets. As children, our upbringing naturally becomes part of how we approach life and our relationships as an adult. We …
by Priscilla Lack Discovering new insights brings freedom. Sometimes our most freeing insights reveal themselves in difficult packages we normally wouldn’t choose. When this happens, it can take time to unpack the benefits coming from these types of insights. I’m reminded of a quote by James A. Garfield: “The truth shall set you free, but first it will make you …
by Priscilla Lack All of us carry a role in life, and sometimes we carry several at the same time. As our lives unfold our roles may shift or come to an end, making the way for something new to come forth. How We See Ourselves Interestingly, our self-image can influence our roles more than we realize. A positive self-image …
Our lives will have various cycles of seasons. Understanding the components of personal seasons helps us grow through them. We learn how they start, how they end, and what’s in between. We often find the in-between times are where the Lord is working deeper things within us. This podcast discusses helpful insights for navigating seasons, shifts and transitional periods of …
Inner strength, dignity, and integrity. These traits develop in diverse ways and timelines for each of us. They are necessary components to fostering healthy relationship and walking out our faith in Christ. Throughout this podcast, several essential tips to building these inner reservoirs are discussed. 50 minutes
By Priscilla Lack Have you ever tried to approach life through black and white lenses? Most of us have, at least on one occasion. Approaching life through black and white lenses is a natural inclination, but it usually results in imbalances. If our past experiences have been overly contradictory or chaotic, we can inadvertently use this approach to find a …