Igniting Hope, Healing, & Change to Maximize Potential…
Colleen 
Hmm…talk about a challenging subject. I think nearly all of us can stand to improve on patience in some way. How patient are you? Think about how many times we wait in a day’s time. We wait for airplanes, taxis, Uber or Lyft drivers, buses, other cars; for events to start or vacations to start; … Read more
If you had the choice, which is it that you prefer, calm or chaos? I thrive on peace and calm, but that doesn’t always happen. Dream on. Sometimes individuals who have survived traumas crave peaceful lives and do all they can to have a life without chaos and without being in constant motion. Maybe that’s because … Read more
Wow. Sometimes we can feel pounded by the events in our lives, but the good news is that we don’t have to stay there. Have you ever been around someone who was down on themselves a lot? Made you not want to be around them, didn’t it? Have you ever beat up on yourself by … Read more
Not a day goes by that I don’t see first responders heading out to calls and I wonder what type of situation they will encounter when they get to where they’re going. So I pray for them. When we’ve experienced traumatic events and are rebuilding our lives, we may have placed calls to first responders … Read more
I had planned on getting this out sooner, but too many people have been going through the transition of friends, family members, and parents. So things have been a bit hectic. Part of rebuilding after traumatic events is learning how to get through the holidays when special dates of someone’s traumatic event or loss are … Read more
Traumatic events occur in our lives and can often leave us shell-shocked, numb, and needing time to process what happened, how to get going again, and how to get back on track living up to our potential. Ever been there? Of course, it depends on the extent of the trauma or loss whether you need … Read more
My posts often have talked about rebuilding our lives and health after traumatic events, but I want to pull some of that information together under this topic of how to create a healing environment. While creating that type of environment may sound easy, there may be things you haven’t thought about that could change your environment for … Read more
Seems like we’re in and out of the process of rebuilding our lives. But no matter what stage we’re in, we need to consider the influences in our lives and how they are impacting our ability to rebuild our lives and move forward after traumatic events. Have you really thought about who is influencing you? … Read more
Transfer Point Beta-1, 3D Glucan – 500 mg Boosts the immune system to provide support and balance. What in the world is Beta 1, 3D Glucan and what does it do? I had never heard of it until several years ago when I was researching healthy alternatives to boost the immune system and found it … Read more
Rebuilding after traumas and losses can deplete our immune system. Stressful jobs, multiple moves, job changes, family or work drama, financial challenges, military service, or caring for someone disabled can drain our immune system. Any of these situations may contribute to chronic stress, especially if they happen close together or at the same time. These … Read more
The process of rebuilding our lives after traumatic events can take time depending on how much of an impact the trauma has had on our lives and on our well-being. It also depends on how resilient (or able to bounce back) we might be. Whatever the situation, it’s important to remember that you can change your … Read more
Ongoing stressful situations lead to chronic stress which can leave us feeling tired, drained, and lacking the energy we need to get through the day. If you’ve had a full night’s sleep, but you’re still tired, and the thought of going back to bed sounds wonderful, then it might be time to check for adrenal … Read more