5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

5 Inspirational Quotes by Women A Middle of the Month Pick Me Up   We can do no great things, only small things with great love.  —Mother Teresa. When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another. – Helen Keller.   I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. – Maya Angelou.   Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can … Continue reading 5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

Pieces of Me: 1-10 are some of the important hats I wear….

1-10 are some of the important hats I wear….   Many of us wear a number of hats.  As a therapist, one of the first things I do is a get to know each other activity.  It usually will describe how we have many roles and how those roles play out in our actions.  This section is designed to define the roles that make up the pieces of you. 1-10 are some of the important hats I wear…. I am a child of God a wife a daughter granddaughter niece sister cousin aunt I am a Sister friend I am … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 1-10 are some of the important hats I wear….

Introduction to Pieces of Me (Activity)

As I sit here listening to Ledisi’s song “Pieces of Me”; a thought crossed my mind, what are the pieces that make up a person?  The truth is that God only knows the whole of a person.   As a therapist, I have asked people to tell me who they are, who they want to be, or even what makes them up.  This question can be very challenging and upsetting for some who struggle with defining themselves in a world that is mostly defined by their past. So after some serious thought on how I can help others find the strength … Continue reading Introduction to Pieces of Me (Activity)

Changes at the Radiant Sunshine…

Over the last few weeks I have been reevaluating the purpose of the Radiant Sunshine’s Blog.  The major conclusion was that I needed the Blog to reflect more of who I am.  Therefore, I have put together a number of new categories to exhibit that change. Over the next few weeks, the blog will now include: information on therapeutic and personal development activities, journals on health and wellness, this blogger’s opinion and much more. Please Stay Tuned!!! I’m excited about these changes and hope to offer a real opportunity for growth, for myself and you the reader. Below are a … Continue reading Changes at the Radiant Sunshine…

A Pearl

Much too young to understand Pain came in my life and held my hand It hurt so much I pulled away But every day became night I was living in what felt like a serious fight.   I logged this pain deep inside. My memories became the standard lie “I’m fine” But anger grew and I called it; “strength” Still much too young to understand Pain became anger now they both held my hand. But the days became night Ruled by my anger; I felt now I had the upper hand. At least that’s how I stayed in the fight. … Continue reading A Pearl