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Be Encouraged

by Valerie Denay Staton When shadows fall around you and the road feels long and steep, when worry creeps in softly and tries to steal your sleep— When dreams feel dim or distant and hope seems slow to rise, remember every sunrise begins in darkened skies. Even in the silence, when answers seem delayed, aContinue reading “Be Encouraged”

Beach or Mountains?

Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? I like both. I cannot swim however I like to sit and watch the waves, feel the wind, stroll along the beach (when the sun is not being tempermental), and collect beautiful seashells. I also like to sit and watch the sun set surrounded by shades ofContinue reading “Beach or Mountains?”

My Family’s Top Three Meals

What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? Lately our top three meals have been Tossed Salad, Seafood (salmon and tuna) , and chicken (baked or fried) with rice or potatoes and vegetables. Quick meals! No one wants to cook. I’m usually writing, publishing, or marketing books. Trying to lose a few pounds! I don’tContinue reading “My Family’s Top Three Meals”

Unbroken

by Valerie Denay Staton I have walked through thunder, let rain write stories on my skin. Felt the ache of heavy stones, linger in my bones. Still—I am standing. Every scar became a furrow and every tear, a seed. What tried to bury me only taught me how to push through the dirt. Push throughContinue reading “Unbroken”

Self-Love

by Valerie Denay Staton Self-love is recognizing your value. Self-love is knowing your worth. It is understanding your potential. It is believing that you are enough. It grows each time you choose restover running on empty, truth over pretending, kindness over criticism. It blooms when you see yourself clearlynot perfect, but beautifully human,learning, trying, becoming.Continue reading “Self-Love”