Inner Harmony Wellbeing and Counseling

17/07/2025

Think about it:
You look into a pot of boiling water — what do you see?
Nothing but bubbles, distortion, chaos.
Your reflection? Gone. Unclear. Lost.

Now apply that to your mind.
When you’re in a state of anger, frustration, or emotional chaos —
your thoughts are cloudy,
your words are sharp,
your actions reactive,
and the truth?
Completely blurred.

💡 Anger doesn’t reveal truth — it reveals pain.
It magnifies your wounds, not your wisdom.
It makes you react, not reflect.

That’s why some of our deepest regrets come from moments of rage.
Because in that emotional boiling point,
we say what we don’t mean,
we act out of impulse,
and we push away what we actually care about.

But just like water…
when the mind calms, clarity comes.

🧘‍♀️ The calm mind sees with compassion.
It listens. It understands. It chooses peace over pride.

So the next time you’re boiling inside:

Pause.

Breathe.

Let it settle.

You don’t have to respond in the heat of the moment.
Silence is strength. Stillness is wisdom.

Because when your inner waters are still,
you’ll not only see the truth — you’ll see yourself more clearly.

17/07/2025

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30/06/2025

A wealthy father once took his son to the countryside, hoping to show him what it meant to live in poverty. They spent a few days with a humble farming family. On the way back, the father asked:

— “So, what did you learn?”

The boy smiled and replied:

— “I learned a lot, Dad.

We have one dog… they have five.

We have a tiny pool… they have a flowing river full of life.

Our garden has artificial lights… they have the moon and the stars.

Our yard ends with a fence… theirs stretches as far as the eye can see.

We buy our food… they grow theirs with their own hands.

We listen to music through speakers… they hear birdsong and the whisper of the wind.

We cook fast in a microwave… they cook slowly, and it tastes better.

We lock everything up… they sleep with doors open.

We stare at screens… they connect with the earth, with each other, with life.”

The father was speechless.

The boy looked at him and softly said:

— “Dad… I didn’t realize how poor we really are.”

💫 Sometimes we think we’re teaching a lesson, but life turns it around.

That father wanted to show his son what it meant to have nothing. But the child saw something else—abundance in simplicity, richness in nature, joy in connection.

💛 You too might be richer than you think.
Wealth isn’t always in your pocket—sometimes, it’s in your heart, your peace, your freedom.

23/06/2025

This starts my 22nd year of teaching middle school. Yesterday was quite possibly one of the most impactful days I have ever had.
I tried a new activity called “The Baggage Activity”. I asked the kids what it meant to have baggage and they mostly said it was hurtful stuff you carry around on your shoulders.
I asked them to write down on a piece of paper what was bothering them, what was heavy on their heart, what was hurting them, etc. No names were to be on a paper. They wadded the paper up, and threw it across the room.
They picked up a piece of paper and took turns reading out loud what their classmate wrote. After a student read a paper, I asked who wrote that, and if they cared to share.
I’m here to tell you, I have never been so moved to tears as what these kids opened up and about and shared with the class.
Things like su***de, parents in prison, drugs in their family, being left by their parents, death, cancer, losing pets (one said their gerbil died cause it was fat, we giggled😁) and on and on.
The kids who read the papers would cry because what they were reading was tough. The person who shared (if they chose to tell us it was them) would cry sometimes too. It was an emotionally draining day, but I firmly believe my kids will judge a little less, love a little more, and forgive a little faster.
This bag hangs by my door to remind them that we all have baggage. We will leave it at the door. As they left I told them, they are not alone, they are loved, and we have each other’s back.
I am honored to be their teacher.
Credit: Karen Wunderlich Loewe

23/06/2025

02/06/2025

I just witnessed a boy, maybe about 6 or 7, accidentally spill a slushee everywhere in Target. I didn't get a photo but I'm including one of my son and I. I'm talking blue and red goop all over the floor, the table, everywhere. The boy looked up at who I assume was his father, and immediately apologized. Instead of getting angry, his father just said 'Hey, it happens. Let's go get napkins and I can show you how to clean it up.' Then they calmly went to get napkins and then he helped him clean the entire mess. Then, as they were throwing the napkins away, the father said to his son, 'You're going to be a human being for a long time, and you have such a smart brain that it's important you learn how to be more aware of what you're doing. So next time just be sure to pay more attention to your surroundings so accidents like this don't happen. Accidents like these can be prevented, but it's still okay if they happen. As long as you take responsibility for your mistakes, the clean up is a breeze. I know big messes seem overwhelming and you might feel like you can't do it by yourself, but it's always okay to ask for help. There is no problem with asking for help when you need it.'
I have no words. That is parenting done right. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Credit: Kalynne Marie
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02/06/2025

I have three boys very close together in age. Over the years I have heard a lot of unsolicited comments about my three sons . . . but the comment I heard the most was a warning.

“Those boys may be sweet and cute now, but just wait until they are all TEENAGERS! I feel sorry for you.”

They would spit out the word, “teenager” as if it were some dreaded disease – something horrendous that I would never want.

As they grew into teens I waited for them to turn into monsters and for the rebellion, the cussing and the aloofness.

Can I be honest?

Teen years are hard, but it hasn’t been nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

In fact, overall, I think these teen years have been pretty fun and more than that, I have learned so much.

1. Teens need to be hugged. A lot.

They still need to be held – no matter how old they get. I hug my teens good morning and I hug them good-night. I hug them when they come home and when they leave. They need it – and so do I!

2. Teens need to talk about the hard stuff.

These conversations aren’t fun. They are awkward for all of us. But teens need to hear the truth from you and not their friends. Plus, these talks open the door for communication.

3. Listen to them and truly be interested in what they are saying.

Teens need to feel like what they are saying is important. Put down the phone, make eye contact, smile at them and ask questions. The better you listen, the more they will talk.

4. Pray for them (and yourself) every day.

Pray for their safety and their happiness and their success. Pray for their hearts to draw closer to God. Pray for their teachers, their friends and their future.

5. Teens are going to make mistakes.

They are going to fail a test, forget their homework, and miss curfew. They are going to back into the mailbox with the car, roll their eyes when you tell them to clean their room and jump into the pool with their cell phones. Your reaction to these mistakes is important. It is so easy to get angry, to yell, to punish. But they need some forgiveness, some guidance, some grace and some firm consequences.

6. Pick your battles when living with teens.

Sometimes teenagers are a lot like toddlers and you have to pick your battles. They are discovering who they are and finding their way. As long as it is not dangerous or breaking any laws . . . let them express their individuality. That may mean weird clothes and loud music . . . but that’s okay.

7. Teenagers are moody.

It is hard to keep up with their emotions. Happy, sad, angry, excited – it is a roller coaster some days and you never know what you will get. Some days I find myself riding that roller coaster with them, when their emotions are all over the place, they need you to be a constant, reassuring, calming voice in their life.

8. Worries are much bigger when they are teenagers.

Driving, dating, going out with friends, college . . . you have to hope and trust that they are going to make good decisions and do the right thing. There will be lots of sleepless nights . . . pacing the floor . . . praying for their safety.

9. Teenagers are smart and funny and lots of fun to be around.

I love being with my guys. I love hearing their views on life and stories about their day. They can always make me laugh and I truly enjoy being around them

10. Car Insurance is EXPENSIVE!

Three male teenage drivers . . . Yikes! This is what people should be have warned me about.

11. Remember that this too shall pass.

No matter how hard the days are . . . this season of parenting teens will end before you know it. Soon, these teens will be graduating from college and starting their own lives. These years will be over in a blink of an eye . . . so enjoy every minute of these teen years.

12.Teens want to hear that you love them. So say it often.

Every single day – because they still need you, even if they won’t admit it.

This can also be such a fun and rewarding time . . . you are going to have moments of connection and love to make it all worth it. You are going to have moments when your heart swells with pride and days that are so special you tuck them away in your memory bank.

And one day, you will wake up and realize what an amazing experience it has been to watch your kids grow into pretty cool adults.

by Heather Duckworth

07/11/2024

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