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Finding Inner Strength: Exploring Mental Health Through Self-Discovery and Creativity

Mental health is a critical aspect of our well-being, and feeling lost, empty, and uncertain can be significant symptoms of mental health challenges. Many people struggle with these feelings, and it’s essential to recognize that they are not uncommon, nor are they necessarily the result of external factors such as social status or achievements.

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To address these feelings and promote better mental health, it’s crucial to look inward and connect with our inner selves. This is a theme explored in many mental health books, including “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle, which emphasizes living in the present moment and finding a deeper sense of self.

“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl highlights the importance of finding meaning and purpose in life, even in the face of adversity. This is an essential message for those struggling with mental health challenges, as finding a sense of purpose can provide motivation and help people regain a sense of control over their lives.

“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho encourages readers to trust their intuition and follow their passions. This is an essential message for those struggling with mental health challenges, as finding creative outlets and hobbies can be an effective coping mechanism.

“Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert highlights the importance of embracing creativity and following our curiosity. This can be a powerful tool for improving mental health, as creative expression can promote relaxation and reduce stress.

Finally, “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle encourages readers to let go of their ego and attachment to external validation. This can be especially important for those struggling with mental health challenges, as they may feel pressure to conform to societal norms or meet others’ expectations.

Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being, and feeling lost, empty, and uncertain can be significant symptoms of mental health challenges. By connecting with our inner selves, finding meaning and purpose, and embracing creativity, we can promote better mental health and overcome these challenges.

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Surrendering to God and Filling the Emptiness: A Profound Conversation with Liz Curtis Higgs

Who is Liz Curtis Higgs

Liz Curtis Higgs is a bestselling author, speaker, and Bible teacher. She was born in Kentucky, USA, in 1953, and grew up in a Christian family. She has written more than 30 books, including non-fiction works on topics such as biblical studies, women’s issues, and Christian living, as well as novels and children’s books.

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Higgs is perhaps best known for her Bad Girls of the Bible series, which explores the lives of women in the Bible who made mistakes or broke the rules, such as Eve, Delilah, and Bathsheba. Her books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into numerous languages.

In addition to her writing, Higgs is a popular speaker and Bible teacher, and has traveled extensively to speak at conferences and events. She has also appeared on numerous television and radio programs. Higgs currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, Bill, and their two children.

Di Tran’s Meeting with Liz Curtis Higgs

Meeting Liz Curtis Higgs was a truly wonderful experience, and it was clear that God was working through both of us during our conversation. We talked about surrendering to God and the moment when we each became aware of the presence of the divine in our lives. Liz shared a profound insight with me, that our hearts, souls, and cores are like empty vacuum spaces that are constantly seeking to be filled with something.

As humans, we often seek to fill this emptiness with material things, food, alcohol, negativity, anger, power, success, or any number of other things. But what we fill up with truly matters, and the answer to our seeking is much simpler than we might imagine.

Di Tran + Liz Curtis Higgs

The answer has always been with us, as God is within each of us. We have everything we need, including the most powerful of all things, our spirit, which is in harmony with the infinite divine universe. The challenge is that we often don’t let our spirit do its job, as we try to control everything in our lives.

What we need to do is surrender and let go of our self, so that our spirit can run its course naturally and manifest the things we desire. This is in alignment with the idea of “Drop the FEAR and Focus on the FAITH,” which I explore in my upcoming book, the guide to faith by understanding fear and worry, and surrendering them so that God has the space to work through us.

It’s clear that filling the emptiness with things outside in the world doesn’t fill it. We need God as the energy to fill that space, and surrendering to God allows this energy to flow freely.

I’m so grateful for my conversation with Liz, and for the wisdom she shared with me. It’s clear that God is working through her, and through each of us, in ways that we might not even realize.

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