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    When Trauma Resurfaces. The Invitation to Heal – braving trauma (part 2)

    September 30, 2019 / 6 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Inner healing work

    Braving trauma – the year everything fell apart (part 1)

    September 22, 2019 / 14 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Inner healing work,  Relationships

    The new “Godly” woman – from quiet and submissive to loud warrior

    August 13, 2019 / 20 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Faith & Culture,  Inner healing work,  Relationships

    Removing Divorce Shame – the rumors, gossip and tall tales of Christians who file

    April 17, 2019 / 22 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Deconstructed Faith,  Inner healing work,  Relationships

    When you’re ALL DONE praying – discovering that anger and silence is sacred too

    January 31, 2019 / 5 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Deconstructed Faith,  Inner healing work

    Trading fasting and prayer for chocolate and honesty – what saved me (and my sanity)

    January 18, 2019 / 13 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Faith & Culture,  Inner healing work,  Relationships

    When a friend betrays or rejects you – the lost art of unconditional love in Christianity

    November 28, 2018 / 14 Comments
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  • Inner healing work,  Love Wins,  Relationships

    How to embrace your worth in the Christian world of doers

    July 17, 2018 / 7 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Inner healing work,  Relationships

    What about when it is NOT well with your soul? – Finding permission to not be okay

    March 13, 2018 / 13 Comments
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    Anna Dimmel
  • Faith & Culture,  Inner healing work

    A look at anxiety and stress inside faith communities

    January 22, 2018 / 3 Comments
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Is it considered "bad" to tell the truth about what someone did? Is it gossiping to answer honestly about someone when asked?? This has been a tough one for me. 🤔 . . I used to believe that gossiping about someone meant saying bad things about them. So when someone hurt me, I would be very vague when I talked about it, because I didn't want to "gossip". But, in the end, what it boiled down to was me being incredibly dishonest - with myself and others. 🤐 . . They say the truth sets you free. And although I think it's terrible to spread stories about people, there is fine line between being tactful and locking yourself in a cage of dishonesty. But, I felt like I only had two options: either be honest about my story (and labeled a gossip) or lie for them (but be Christian royalty 👸) . . After years of quietly holding loads of reality inside, I decided that you shouldn't have to choose. I decided I can have both: I can be kind but remain a truth teller. That in all things, I can use kindness, respect AND honesty. (And in the words of Anne Lamont, if they wanted you to say better things, they should've behaved better. 😉) . . I'm curious what your thoughts on gossip are? Where do you think the line is? . . . . . #podcasts #blogger #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #relationshipgoals #faithjourney #lgbtsupporter #lgbtchristian #allarewelcome #dailyinspiration #deepthought #deepquotes #relationshipgoals Of all of my natural given qualities, this is one of my finest. I've learned how to carry hard stuff and carry it well (sometimes too well.... 🙄) . . But, just because we can, doesn't mean we should. Sometimes it can feel like we don't have a choice. Like, the hard stuff in life is just our burden to bear. But, what if it's not? What if life isn't meant to be always filled with the weight of the hard?? ✨ . . What if, life was meant to be lived to the fullest? What if you were made to let go of the dark and pick up the light? What if your story is meant to be chapter after chapter of joy?? My dear, you were made for joy. You were also made for sorrow. But, you were never made to have to choose between the two. Just because you have grieved, does not mean you can't embrace joy. Just because you are a killer at holding onto heavy weights, doesn't mean you should. 🔆 . . Today, allow light in. Embrace the balance of both. Give yourself permission to see good. To see light. Love. Joy. And find something worth celebrating. There is always something to celebrate 🍾 ❤ . . . . #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #bebravebeyou #bebrave #bravingthewilderness #lightchaser #deepthought #deepquotes Listen, I love my kids - but I also love nights out with these girls. 🍷 Never a dull moment! . . . . . #girlsnight #friendsforkeeps #writer #podcasts #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #friendsforlife❤️ #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise My night stand these days. Yoga and meditation have been such a life saver for me this past year. Centering, grounding and releasing stress through these practices has been incredibly healing. These two oils have taken my practice to the next level. Valor on the challenging days to help my work out, and Stress Away is sooo calming during my meditation 🙏 . . I'm learning that being healthy in mind, body and spirit is so vital. By nurturing your mind and body, your spirit reaps huge rewards. So, in this vein, I created a page with 3 simple ways to start yoga. (I figured everything I've learned this past year might be good for something 🤷‍♀️) link in bio 👆 . . . . . . #podcasts #blogger #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #yogapractice #essentialoils #easyyoga #meditationspace You've been working, planting, doing that thing so hard. Sometimes it can feel like the work is done in vain - that there's no end in sight. But, the beauty of any work is that it will always bear fruit in it's season. 🍃 . . If you're stuck thinking all of your time was wasted, take a deep breath. Know that the seasons are changing. The ground is shifting. And all of those seeds you planted and cared for are beginning to take root. 🌳 . . Be patient in the middle. Be still and know that this work isn't entirely up to you. The weight doesn't fall completely on your shoulders. The Divine is in it with you. And there are forces bigger than you that are doing their part. It's time to rest. Time to wait. Time to let go and trust that the seeds sprout. ✨ . . . . #writer #spiritualjourney #spirituality #youareenough #authentic #lovewell #loveyourself #misfitsunite #girlmom #lovewell #loveyourself #divinelove #survivor #abusesurvivor #lovewins #beyou #risestrong #evenstill #werise #progressivechristianity #bebravebeyou #bebrave #bravingthewilderness For years, I believed it was my job to fix the toxic relationships in my life. I believed by doing everything "right", eventually good would win out and all would be well. But my fear of being disliked, rejected and misunderstood blinded my ability to see just how toxic some of these relationships were. . . I became a slave to these relationships and they began to completely run my life. In this episode, I talk candidly about my 15 year journey of navigating toxic relationships and discovering that fixing them wasn't the answer - accepting the reality of what these relationships truly were held my ticket to freedom (and peace). Link to podcast episode in bio 👆 . . . #podcasts #progressivechristianity #griefsupport #lovewins #lovewell #loveyourself #bebravebeyou #bestillandknow #blogger #spiritualjourney #spirituality #allarewelcome #lovewins #beyou #divinelove #dailyinspiration #risestrong #relationshipgoals #toxicpeople #boundaries #deepthought #deepquotes #lgbtchristian #lgbtsupporter #protectyourpeace #bebrave #bravingthewilderness

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