Author: Ellie Haverlock

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Smiling: The Soul’s Medicine

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A woman smiling at herself in the mirror, in black and white.

We often think we need to have perfect lives to be happy, but sometimes it’s the little things, like smiling, that bring true joy. Many assume that feeling happy leads to smiling, but what if it worked the other way around? In 2022, a group of researchers published a paper… Continue reading

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This Seat Is Yours

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A young woman feeling stressed and alone in a crowd full of people.

If you feel like you don’t belong, just remember there’s a seat for you here—and it’s not going anywhere. Growing up as a member of the church, I felt excitement about worshiping in a congregation, but I often felt like my family didn’t belong. Having a brother with special needs… Continue reading