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“ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.‘‘ -Corinthians/Paul’s Talk on Love

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Jesus's Most Important Commandments

Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

This is the first and greatest commandment. The second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

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Scripture in a modern tone:

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Love moves with the rhythm of grace, patient and gentle, as if it knows the worth of waiting. It doesn’t rush you to heal or demand perfection; instead, it sits with you in the quiet, reminding you that your scars are stories, not flaws. Love whispers kindness when the world feels loud, softening the edges of your pain with tender words you didn’t know you needed. It doesn’t compare, doesn’t envy the light in others because it sees your glow, unique, and undeniable. Love doesn’t scream for attention or inflate itself; it stands steady, grounded in humility. It doesn’t cut corners or take more than it gives. Love knows balance and moves with intention, always seeking to nurture, never to harm. It doesn’t carry the weight of grudges or fling your past back at you when you stumble. Instead, it lets go, choosing freedom over resentment. Love doesn’t revel in shadows or secrets—it thrives in truth, even when it’s raw and hard to face. It finds beauty in the vulnerability of honesty. Love, real love, begins with you. It calls you to rise, to see yourself as whole even when the world tries to convince you otherwise. It invites you to be your own safe space, to give yourself the patience, kindness, and forgiveness you’ve been yearning for. Love transforms—not by asking you to change, but by helping you see the brilliance of who you already are.

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Can I be honest with you? Loving Yourself First isn't selfish...it's survival. It's the foundation everything else builds upon. To love yourself first isn't just a choice. It's your birthright. Think of it as finally deciding your heart is not a hospital with a revolving door, and it isn't an Airbnb for others to rent out. It's your permanent home, and you get to decide who and what gets to stay. I want to tell you something that took me years to understand: self-love rarely shows up when we think we're ready for it. Nope, it usually finds us when we're at our most exhausted, when we've emptied ourselves trying to prove our worth to everyone but ourselves. Maybe you're here because you're tired, tired of being everything to everyone all the time. Or maybe you've finally realized that the emptiness you've been trying to fill with relationships, achievements, or constant doing... it was never meant to be filled by anyone but you. Let me be clear about something – this LYF journey we're about to begin together isn't about adding another item to your self-improvement list. God knows you've had enough of those. This is about unlearning all the ways you were taught that you weren't enough. Because here's the truth I wish someone had told me sooner: beneath all those layers of "should" and "must" and "not enough," you're already whole.​ 

I created this space because I've walked this path before you. I know what it feels like to believe love is something you have to earn. I've lived through saying "yes" when everything in my body screamed "no." I've chased the mirage of "if I just do more, be more, achieve more, then I'll finally make it, I’ll finally be worthy enough to____." And I'm here to tell you that's not how worthiness works. It's not something you achieve. It's something you remember.​ On this journey, self- compassion becomes an anchor, a nurturing force that allows us to embrace our vulnerabilities and imperfections with kindness and understanding. This is me, sitting with you, creating a space where you don't need fixing because you were never broken.  This content through the LYF Journal, the LYF Matters Podcast, and all that I can create for you...for us, they're your permission slip.

Permission to: Set boundaries without feeling guilty (yes, even with people you love). Choose your peace without explaining yourself. Focus only on yourself, not because you've checked off some cosmic list of achievements, but simply because you are worthy of your own love. Everything I create for you comes from my own journey of healing, from conversations with others walking this path, and from the deep understanding that I am not defined by the mistakes I made in my past, I am shaped by the lessons I learn from them. 

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I want you to know: this is a judgment-free zone. Your contradictions, your questions, your messy truths – they're all welcome here. There are no wrong answers, only honest ones. And now? Now it's time to claim them. I highly recommend going on this journey with the LYF JOURNAL, but you're free to use any journal and use the prompts given from the newsletter, social media or the podcast and blogs.

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I honestly hope that you allow this shared platform to invite you into intimacy with yourself. To really sit in stillness when you can, and listen deeply. To honor the soft, tender corners of your being. To build the kind of love that doesn’t ask you to shrink, conform or perform, but instead, allows you to stand tall, in acceptance of who you are, open-hearted, and whole. Let the words your journal be the hands that guide you from the questions that free you. Let the mistakes/lessons shared through personal stories and professional skills be the practice that pulls you closer to the life you’ve been worthy of all along. Here, you build habits rooted in grace and compassion. Here, you write a love story with the reflection staring back at you with acceptance. In this moment, and every moment in the meantime between time. You are the love you’ve been waiting for. This is your invitation to begin again, and I'm here with you, every step of the way.

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In this moment, and every moment in the meantime between time.

You are the love you’ve been waiting for. And this is why...LYF MATTERS!

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        ​Your Safe Space for Healing & Growth

Here, you’ll find more than just advice—you’ll find connection. Expect expert insights from professionals alongside heartfelt stories from real people who’ve walked their own paths. Together, we’re creating a space that empowers us all to evolve and thrive.

We honor every personal journey, knowing that growth is not a race but a deeply personal unfolding. This is your sanctuary—a non-judgmental, inclusive community where kindness, cognitive empathy, and compassion are not just encouraged but celebrated.

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Here’s what you’ll discover in our shared space:

• Healing your inner child—let go of the weight of your past and reclaim the peace that’s always been within you.
   

• Releasing unconscious patterns—break free from self-sabotaging cycles rooted in old wounds.

• Mental and emotional freedom—find the power of forgiveness to heal and move forward.

• Deeper connections—enhance relationships with yourself and others through healthy communication and trust.

• Emotional regulation—harness the power of heart-brain coherence to respond, not react.

•  Resilience-building tools—use emotional intelligence and cognitive skills to tolerate distress and navigate life’s challenges with grace.

• NLP strategies—develop mindfulness, self-awareness, confidence, and effective communication to thrive in all areas of your life.

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This is a space to grow, to heal, and to rediscover the beauty within yourself. We’re here to support, uplift, and walk alongside you as you step into the fullness of who you are.

Let’s embrace this journey together—one moment, one breath, one breakthrough at a time.

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