Tag: dailyprompt
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šæ The Strength of Fragile Faith: When Cracked Hearts Hold Godās Light
By: Nayerie Youssefianwww.phoenixjourney.com Clarity Cookie: My faith deepened not when life was predictableābut when it shattered. I used to think faith looked polished. Perfect. Like a Sunday best with hands lifted high and prayers spoken with confidence. But my real faith? It was born in brokenness. I coach today not because I know all the…
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What brings me peace?
Silence.Breath in my lungs.Worship in the background while I remember Iām not alone.Letting go of what I canāt control. Trusting God when thereās no explanation.Not pretending to be okayājust choosing to stay.Peace isnāt loud.Itās surrender.And on the hardest days, thatās enough.
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Daily Writing Prompt: How Would You Describe Yourself to Someone?
Letās see. If you ask my friends, theyād probably say Iām thoughtful. Caring. The kind of person who remembers your favorite song, your go-to comfort snack, and the small details you thought no one noticed. They say Iām a great listener. Not just with words, but with silences too ā the pauses that say more…
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What Really Gets Better with Age
Weāre taught to fear aging.As if time only takesāour glow, our chances, our softness.But the truth is, time gives us something too.Something deeper. Hereās what Iāve learned: We stop performing.Not everyone gets access anymore.We choose peace over people-pleasing.Discernment becomes our quiet power. We trust ourselves.Not blindly, but fiercely.Our no is clearer. Our yes is softer,…
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What is your favorite genre of music?
Give me a good pop song and Iām instantly in my zone. I love modern pop musicāthe kind that makes you want to dance one minute and cry the next. Thereās just something magnetic about it. Artists like Taylor Swift, Jewel, Sarah McLachlan, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Justin Bieber, and Ed Sheeran arenāt just singersātheyāre storytellers.…
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What am I most worried about for the future?
Honestlyā¦ that I might outgrow people I love.That Iāll have to keep choosing between peace and pleasing.That Iāll become so busy helping others that I forget to check in with my own soul. But deeper than all of that?I worry that Iāll ignore my calling out of fear.That Iāll silence my story because it still…
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Have you ever had surgery? What for?
Yes, Iāve had multiple surgeries. They were necessary after a suicide attempt in my early twenties, when I jumped into a storm drain from a fifth-story ledge. At that time, my life felt like it was spiraling beyond control ā full of emotional chaos I didnāt know how to escape. In a moment of unbearable…
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Daily Prompt: Whatās the most delicious thing youāve ever eaten?
Without question ā Crispy Brewhouse Chicken from Applebeeās.I still remember the first bite. The golden, crunchy crust gave way to juicy, tender chicken that melted in my mouth. The glaze was slightly sweet, slightly smoky, and absolutely perfect. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a cold drink, it wasnāt just a meal ā it was…
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How Do You Practice Self-Care?
I used to think self-care was just about spa days and bubble baths. But real self-care? Itās deeper. Itās saying no when you’re exhausted.Itās stepping away from toxic spaces.Itās feeding your body something kind.Itās crying when you need to cryāand not apologizing for it. Lately, self-care for me has been:āØ Speaking my truth at Toastmastersšļø…
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Emotional honesty.
Over the years, Iāve come to realize that what I treasure most in a friendship isnāt how often we talk, how much fun we have, or even how long weāve known each other. Itās something quieterā¦ deeper. Emotional honesty. The kind that says, āIām here, and Iām bringing my whole heart with me.āItās the friend…
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