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Reflections Before Bedtime #23

By: Gabriela Yareliz The fact that this is my 23rd reflection is ironic and perfect. It’s like a lot of those things in life that we don’t plan, but they happen at the right moment. We age, day by day, and it is a privilege we must embrace to grow our souls into flourishing gardens. IContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #23”

Reflections Before Bedtime #22

By: Gabriela Yareliz My random thoughts of the night: Life surprises us in the wildest ways. We make plans, God laughs (that kind of thing). Sometimes, dreaming big can cost you, literally, but then faith comes through to repay all debts. Maybe, when we think we are lost, if we look close enough, we realize thatContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #22”

Reflections Before Bedtime #21

By: Gabriela Yareliz Several random thoughts: When Aladdin asked Jasmin, “Do you trust me?” That was a deep question…You should only take risks and go on magic carpet rides with someone you would say ‘yes’ to. Do you ever catch yourself thinking as if you are still your 15-year-old self? The Lizzie McGuire Movie hitContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #21”

Reflections Before Bedtime #19

By: Gabriela Yareliz Sometimes in life, we make the mistake of thinking that people will have to come around to respecting and accepting us and our ways of thought. It doesn’t always happen, obviously. We know this, but it stings a little when it unfolds in real life. People owe us nothing, and best ofContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #19”

Reflections Before Bedtime #17

By: Gabriela Yareliz “God is not the author of confusion. He likes happy endings.” Tess There is beauty in choice, and there is no beauty in settling or resignation. I pray that you make the choice that brings God’s peace and joy into your life; a choice that inspires you to live out your purpose.

Reflections Before Bedtime #16

By: Gabriela Yareliz Greetings! There was a fresh coat of snow on the city today. The sidewalks where the vendors set up were shoveled and sprayed down (less trash than usual, and no vomit on the streets). The non-vendor parts of the sidewalk were dangerously icy and silently waiting like a trap for any unassumingContinue reading “Reflections Before Bedtime #16”

Reflections Before Bedtime #15

“‘No’ can be one of the most positive words in the world. ‘No, I have not surrendered.’”- Monica Never give up. “God’s love knows no drought; and He will water their souls if they let Him.” Tess