Faith & Midlife
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When Even the Gentle Plan Feels Like Too Much
There are seasons when ambition and capacity don’t align, and I’m learning to live in that tension with…
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Faith & Emotional Healing, Faith & Midlife, Faith & Personal Growth, Faith, Health & Wellness, Zanele’s Faith JourneysSlow Mornings, Real Goals, and Showing Up Anyway
Some seasons are heavier than others — and motivation will not carry you through them. What actually works…
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I Thought I’d Feel Better By Now
I thought if I rested long enough, I’d feel better. More than two years after my burnout diagnosis,…
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Menopause: The Friend Who Gave Me Back to Myself
Sometimes the seasons that disrupt us most are the ones God uses to transform us. Menopause has been…
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Look at Her: Reflections on Menopause, Memories, and the Little Girl Who Started It All
Menopause brings more than physical change—it opens a path for faith, growth, and emotional freedom. With the brain…
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Jump-Start January: When Your Body Says ‘Stop’ (And You Have to Listen)
Winter came for me this January—literal and metaphorical. Forced rest through chest pain and sickness. My body whispered,…
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Determined December Part 2: Grace When Small Wins Don’t Seem Like Enough
I planned for Determined December. Life had other plans. Between daily nursing home visits, wanting to secure my…
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Determined December: Metabolic Health Over a Number on the Scale
Determined December is here. I’m 55, post-menopausal, insulin resistant, and refusing to give up on my health. My…
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Dwelling in God’s Shelter — When There’s No Safety Net (Part 2 of 2)
No politician is coming to save us. No party platform is our refuge. When the safety net disappears…
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When Saying No Feels Like Failure: Setting Boundaries for Your Mental Health-The Deep Dive
Setting boundaries can reveal who’s in relationship with you versus who’s just benefiting from you. Some people will…