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This Heart is Always on the Hunt for Beautiful Photos Images Words Hearts with the Same Vibe This Image Speaks My Language Can You Hear It? Can You See It?

Amidst the echoes of a concrete room, a poignant message challenges us to reflect on what truly matters in life, urging caution against revisiting past cycles and embracing peace. Beware of the Loop When closure is claimed, yet the same wound keeps getting reopened. At the heart of it all is not just repetition. It is a False Closure . Something appears settled, feels settled, and then suddenly gets pulled back open again.  That is the loop. Most of us can acknowledge seasons

Embrace self-love to nurture love for others, inspired by the gentle reminder of Mark 12:31, set against a serene mountain backdrop. Do You Love Yourself? When the Heart Finds Peace within , it Carries more Love into the World. Do You Love Yourself? Sometimes  The Answer  The Truth Is Revealed in How You Treat Others ~ HS Love that is rooted within has a way of flowing outward with sincerity, warmth, and peace. Love starts in the quiet places—where healing begins, where grace

In a quiet library, an open book invites reflection with the phrase "Have questions, then search for the answers," echoing the biblical promise from Matthew 7:7 about seeking and finding truth. What is a Christian? For this Heart one that is "rooted" in Love. A core of my belief, is to Love my Neighbor, as I Love Myself. These words were the beginning of this Heart's Journey on what I believe and I am willing to die on. Are You Listening? What is a Christian? The more I learn

A radiant sunbeam breaks through the clouds, symbolizing divine presence and reassurance. Inspired by Proverbs 8:17 NKJV, this scene reflects the ever-present guidance and love for those who seek out to God. A Heart Call to God The heart cries out to God, “Lord, use me. I am a warrior for Christ. I will go north. I will go south. Wherever You send me, I will go. Whatever You need me to do, I’m ready.” And God answers.   I need you to go to your neighbor and help them with the

Laughter is Medicine Laughter Is Allowing the Heart to Flow  To  Intentionally Be In the Moment Without Restraint Laughter Is Being Surrounded By Confusion Drama Challenges And Standing and Knowing What Heart Matters Laughter Allows the Foolishness   To Flow Out And  Make More Room For Love to Flow In Allowing Only Love to Flow In Allowing Only Love to Flow In Laughter is Medicine That Says Goodbye With Love To Those Things that No Longer Are An Asset To Your Journey Life Is

Love is a Language God is Love  And  God’s Grace is a Whisper in the Midst of Confusion Love Is Ointment to a Broken Heart Is Peace in the Midst of a Storm Light that Shines in the darkest places  Love Is a Language  Are your Actions Are your Words  Operating in Love?! ~HS A grateful heart listens differently.  It looks for what is right instead of rehearsing what is wrong. It honors the moment instead of rushing past it. It recognizes that even small mercies are miracles in

Changes happen in inches, not in yards. It’s the tiny steps — the quiet choices — that shape the biggest outcomes. And it’s often the distractions that steal your focus… right while the tree is growing Because yes — you play a role. Your Focus with your actions. And by your actions. In participation…or in the absence of it. There is always something growing by what you plant daily So pause and look around:  What changes are happening Near you? Around You? Within You? Do you n

Everything changes when you realize The Road Traveled And  Your Focus for the Hopeful Road before You  When You Realize another never validates Your Worth. When You Recognize the Best Version of Yourself Is Not A Future Version But a "Daily Choice" That allows an Opportunity to be an Asset  With Your Words With Your Actions Or  To Be a Liability If You Don't Recognize  What Heart Matters Along Your Journey How Can Anyone Else Tell You?! ~HS Consider,  Some Live as if we have

The Treasure Is Located in the Whisper There is a holy kind of seeking, the kind that doesn't rush past the quiet. Not chasing a feeling. Not hunting a sign. Just turning our face toward the One who made us. Seeking the Creator isn't a project; it's a posture. A relationship with God grows, The way roots grow: unseen at first, steady, deep, faithful. And surely, if the Potter formed the clay with His own hands, the Potter can share with the clay what those hands had in mind

What is a Distraction? What is a Distraction? A Thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else Extreme Agitation of the Mind or Emotions Using a Biblical Definition, a Distraction is anything that pulls focus from GOD and His Purpose My Heart is Considering the Focus, the Ideas, the Plans, and the Intent of a New Day and How quickly those plans can change in the face of the "Distractions" that surround you Consider the List Your Plan for the Day And

"Move at the pace meant for you , trusting that steady purpose outshines frantic speed. Your journey is your strength, and every step—slow or swift—is carrying you, offering you daily opportunities to catch a glimpse of a beautiful view along the way."   ~HS Are You Listening?

Be Still God, Creator of all things. As His creation, there are no boundaries when this heart chooses to be still. The priceless commodity of  hearing —the treasure is to take the step in what is heard. In the calmness, options appear, even when the winds are high and the sky is dark. Who should we run to? Who should we seek wisdom from? Are You Listening? Hugs, Yvette "Donyale" "Making Gratitude Contagious"

What is a BOT?! A BOT (short for "robot") is a software program designed to perform automated tasks. There are many kinds of bots, but the focus for this Share is Social Media Bots. Social Media Bots  — can post, like, or follow automatically on platforms.   A BOT follows a set of rules or uses AI to complete repetitive or interactive tasks automatically. 🌐 What is a Social Media Bot? More Than Just Tasks 💭 The Question, the thought behind this share, is the Def

When the Heart Locates a Gold Mine A Treasure It Is an Open Door  To Gifts Of Celebration In the Midst Of Tears Fears  And Whispers of Uncertainty The Treasure Remains With Overflow With the Gift of Love Flowing Unstoppable No Matter What Surrounds You When the Treasure is Found You live Life  Spending a Priceless Commodity  Call Time is located in Precious Moments Living Life wrapped in the Celebration of Love And That Treasure That Love  That Unshakeable Joy Will Always Wil

Do Superheroes Exist? As a woman of Faith, my first response is Yes, God is my Source, my Superhero.  However,  This Question focuses on our lives and those who surround us on our everyday journey.  This share was inspired by an episode from a series called "Homelander."  These characters were betrayed as superheroes and people idolized, cheered, and thought we had powerful heroes who had come to save us, to lift us. We are one, we wear the team jacket, and they care about u

Change Allows an Opportunity for New Experiences Change isn't the storm—it's the wind that carries you forward. Yes, the winds will blow, sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle. But what matters is how you choose to move within them— not because it's easy, but Because today is too precious a gift to surrender. ~HS What does the word Change mean to you? Change is inevitable, yet its impact on our routines, pursuits, and hopes is determined by the emotions we embrace. It can be li