Tag: Beliefs

One thing I am discovering lately about being an empath, a writer, and a mindset coach is my muse is amping up her game. She is throwing challenges my way to write about some deep-seated fears and obstacles I am still working on. She won’t just hand me the flowery fun stuff, she is insistin...

Trust, I discovered, is the foundation of a peaceful existence. It is the unwavering belief that Allah, the Creator of everything, is always present, guiding and protecting me. This trust creates in me a sense of peace and security, allowing me to face life’s challenges with calm. Allah ...

I had been back in the US for a few short months and was already missing my Brazilian culture like an ache in my gut. It was, therefore, with great anticipation that I learned my elementary school was doing an “International day.” I hoped with all my heart that they would include some de...

It drives the apologists and wannabe internet pastors nuts when we post here on Deconstructing Christianity. When we share how Christians, and especially church leadership, have wounded us, the righteous trolls sometimes embark on a crusade to tell us we’ve got it all wrong. When ...

As a retired worker with experience in various fields such as farming, plant operation, mechanics, and welding, I have always harboured a long-standing desire to write my own stories; also, it’s been a dream to own a professional camera. I used to envision strolling through the countryside, no...

InAncient Roman culture, omens held a place of paramount importance, guiding decisions both big and small. Romans believed that gods communicated through signs in nature, dreams, and various other forms. This deep-seated belief in omens influenced every aspect of Roman life, from the battlefield to ...