When darkness invades my soul Pain permeates every fiber of my being Can I ever be made whole? It seems impossible to recover from this crushing blow I cry and weep and mourn what is lost It haunts every waking moment, like a never-ending nightmare, it seizes me, and won't let go I run from it, trying to escape it and be free But it chases me and hunts me down Then it drags me back, locks me up, and holds me in captivity How can I escape this prison? Oh, where is the key? I a

I am still trying to soak in the wealth of wisdom and the personal growth challenges I received at the Global Leadership Summit earlier this month. It is easy to be inspired by someone who has overcome immense hurdles and persevered against all odds, and even human reason, at times. The difficult part is taking the seeds of inspiration and planting them, so they take root and blossom into life-changing personal transformation. When Bear Grylls, of Man vs. Wild fame, shared hi

Last week I began to have an overwhelmingly anxious feeling in the pit of my stomach, and I haven't been able to shake it. It feels sort of like a combination of too much sugar, caffeine, and adrenaline all rolled into one, except I haven’t gone overboard on any of those lately. It has kept me awake into the wee hours of the last four nights. Amazingly, our bodies have the ability to be aware of and process life before our minds even recognize what's going on. So, what has be

My heartfelt sympathies go out to all who suffered loss and devastation overnight due to the strong storms and outbreak of tornadoes. Although it is heartbreaking that some individuals will take advantage of others through looting, it is quite a wonderful thing to see the care and concern of many who are reaching out to offer assistance to those in need. My heart is always deeply touched by the ability of Americans to come together during times like this without a second thou

A dear friend of mine gave me a beautiful pink hyacinth a few weeks ago. It has begun to bloom and fill the room with its highly fragrant scent. She gave this flower to me as a visual reminder of spring and all that it symbolizes as I begin this new chapter in my life. I love flowers and plants, but I have never had a hyacinth, so I did a little research to find out how to care for it properly. Besides learning the proper way to care for it, I also learned some other interest

Hi Friends, This week's blog post is a little different. I just really felt like someone out there needed to hear it this week and not just read it. So please take a few minutes to listen to this week's post. I pray this message finds whoever it was meant for this week! May you be strong and courageous in your pursuit of joy my friend, even if you don't feel like it! ~Blessings! Kelly #breakingthrough #hope #healing #joy #itsachoice #kellyneffspeaks #tom #togetherovercomingmo

This is the first of an ongoing series of weekly stories about people, just like you and me, who have faced personal struggles and are choosing to walk through the pain instead of trying to escape it. These stories are meant to inspire others who may be struggling with similar circumstances to do the same. I am calling these stories, “Tuesday Treasures.” If you don’t want to miss any please sign up for our emails! The first story is from a recent Facebook post of a friend of