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God, Please Get Into My Head Before I Do…
— A Morning Practice of Peace, Presence, and Prayer Most mornings, before the sun even thinks about rising, my mind is already awake—wide awake—racing with more thoughts than any human should have at 5 a.m. It’s like a wave that hits before I even get my bearings. Marriage stuff. Mom stuff. Career stuff. Bill stuff. House stuff. But wait. Hold on. It's too early. This is too much . The list goes on—and trust me, Sparkle Bestie, it does —until I finally grab my notebook and st

Shakila Barry
1 day ago4 min read


Zoom Out
Your life is like a map. Picture it: you’re standing at the “you are here” marker, looking through your usual lenses. You see what’s right in front of you — the street, the tree, the next bend. But when you zoom out, the view opens. Small towns appear, rivers ribbon across the land, whole ranges of hills come into focus. From that distance, a single dot is just a dot — not the whole story. This morning I thought of life that way. We get swallowed by a single moment until it f

Shakila Barry
Nov 292 min read


Finding His Presence: A Journey of Reflection
Over time, I’ve carved out a sacred space where I can retreat to sit quietly in His presence. As dawn broke and the world around me...

Shakila Barry
Jan 253 min read


Embracing Faith and Letting Go of External Validation
Self Validation: the feeling of having recognized, confirmed, or established one's own worthiness or legitimacy Trusting the Journey Hey...

Shakila Barry
Dec 31, 20245 min read


Dreams in the Making: The Importance of Silence and Discerning Your Audience
Embrace the power of silence as you journey towards your dreams. The Importance of Silence I’ve been reflecting on the importance of...

Shakila Barry
Dec 12, 20245 min read


Embracing Renewal: A Morning of Reflection and Hope💖
A Firm “Nope!” This morning, I woke up with a firm “Nope!” Not today! I decided I wouldn’t start my day online, scrolling through emails...

Shakila Barry
Dec 3, 20244 min read


A Journey of Self-Discovery Through Sparkling Crystals and Barbie: My Emotional Unraveling
✨Hey Sparkle Besties , What started as a nostalgic trip down memory lane—exploring my Barbie past and adorning it with crystals—quickly...

Shakila Barry
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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