spiritual growth

Healing: False Beliefs

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 14, 2024 • Leave a Comment

You have beliefs about things that are not true. We all do. Let me explain. False beliefs, also referred to as limiting beliefs, are ideas we rigidly hold to be true. They affect our behavior, our attitude, even our moods. We pick up these false...

Fertile for the right seed.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 20, 2024 • Leave a Comment

“Is my mind fertile for the right seed?” That’s the question. Now, let’s get into it. I love to learn. I have always loved to learn. Except that I actually must have a life and manage it effectively day to day, I would read book...

The (Not Always) Strong? I got over it.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 10, 2024 • Leave a Comment

Are you one of “the strong ones” who’s got it all together? Are you the one who helps, who has answers, who offers the shoulder other people can feel free to cry on? Are you the handler of things, the planner of activities, the thrower...

I Owe Myself An Apology, But…

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 4, 2024 • 1 Comment

I owe myself an apology… I apologize for disrespecting my body and not treating this wonderfully-created, miraculous vessel more kindly. I pushed it too hard, deprived it of sleep, and filled it with junk food more than I should have. I’m sorry for not safeguarding my...

Say ok. Let it be.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 18, 2023 • Leave a Comment

What if I didn’t try to convince anybody of anything? I have been thinking about this. As a matter of fact, I made it a thing over the course of the last several months…and it has been eye opening. When I received an email from...

Soul Love

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 17, 2023 • Leave a Comment

You’ve heard it before… “Be grateful for what you have.” “Count your blessings.” “What if you woke up tomorrow with only what you gave thanks for tonight?” Now think about this… “I am grateful I’m alive, breathing, healthy.” “I am blessed to have a sharp...

Curious vs. Interested

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 5, 2023 • Leave a Comment

There’s a difference between curious and interested. I heard that this morning, and it made an impression. Think about it. Curiosity, I understand, comes from the head. Interest comes from the heart. The Curious ask to get information. Maybe they want to learn something. Maybe...