Lauren Wells
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January 1st is Just Another Day. And That’s a Good Thing!
3...2...1...Happy New Year! Ah the New Year, a time of reflexion and goal setting. What a beautiful concept of fresh starts that we’ve created. Do you buy into the whole “New Year, New Me“ schtick? Because I don’t.
By Lauren Wells5 years ago in Motivation
A Grumpy Old Man
My sister and I have only been attending our church for a few years. It’s a small church, no more than 100 people most weeks. We made it a point early on to go around introducing ourselves. Before and after service, we would walk the pews shaking hands and hugging necks (this was pre-COVID times of course). We became known amongst the congregation for our “sweet” disposition. At first, it felt nice. . . To be recognized in such a way. But, as time passed, this image people had of us began to feel like a weight. I felt as if I was obligated to put on my best face, even when I found myself in a depressive state last Spring. To greet everyone, even when I’d rather stay silent. To shake hands and hug necks, like I once so joyously did, even when I’d rather do anything but. Something we’d started as a way to break the ice and build fellowship became the one thing I came to dread every Sunday.
By Lauren Wells5 years ago in Motivation
