by Brenda Hukel | Jun 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Breaking Free from the Cycle of Self-Sacrifice Over the past week, I’ve become keenly aware of how many people struggle with overwhelming feelings and the tendency to sacrifice their own well-being for others’ needs. Some displayed inadequacy or low self-esteem,...
by Brenda Hukel | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, I was at my friend’s house, enjoying some quality time together, when something unsettling redirected my attention. As my friend and I were chatting away, I couldn’t help but listen to the words coming from her husband directed at their daughter. Each...
by Brenda Hukel | May 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Change — a simple word with profound implications, capable of stirring both turmoil and joy within us. It possesses the power to evoke feelings of unease or excitement. But why do we find change challenging? Because it all comes down to our belief in the change. Our...
by Brenda Hukel | May 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last week, I had dinner with a friend who had recently lost her mother. During our conversation, she shared a touching story about finding love letters her grandfather had written to her grandmother during wartime. As she described sitting in the attic, reading the...
by Brenda Hukel | May 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Similar to seeking out a rare gem hidden deep within the Himalayan mountains, discovering true joy can feel like a daunting task in a world where confusion reigns, and the future seems uncertain. But beneath the surface of our daily struggles lies a simple truth: Joy...
by Brenda Hukel | May 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
While on vacation last week, my husband and I were dining outdoors as we watched people walk by. I noticed how many girls strolled by with their friends dressed similarly in short skirts, tight tops, makeup, and false eyelashes ranging from early to late teens. As I...