When Life Happens Instead of the New Year You Planned

When Life Happens Instead of the New Year You Planned

When Life Happens Instead of the New Year You PlannedLaWanna Parker
Published on: 15/04/2026

Author’s Note: I wrote this piece from a very personal place. This year has brought deep loss into my life, and writing has helped me tell the truth about grief while still making room for faith and hope. My prayer is that these words encourage someone who is trying to keep going through a hard beginning.

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Seeds of Change: Growing Through Life’s Hardest Times

Seeds of Change: Growing Through Life’s Hardest Times

La Wanna G. Parker
Published on: 05/04/2026

After two quiet weeks of grief, I’m returning to share what loss, reflection, and faith are teaching me about change, growth, and the seeds life plants in difficult seasons.

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Writing Things Out Instead of Carrying Them

Writing Things Out Instead of Carrying Them

Writing Things Out Instead of Carrying ThemLaWanna Parker
Published on: 13/01/2026

A reminder that journaling helps us release what we’ve been carrying. Writing creates clarity, lightens emotional weight, and offers room to reflect, realign, and move forward with intention.

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Are You Truly Living… or Just Existing?

Are You Truly Living… or Just Existing?

Are You Truly Living… or Just Existing?LaWanna Parker
Published on: 30/10/2025

This heartfelt reflection on Socrates’ quote inspires readers to pause, examine their lives, and rediscover purpose, faith, and gratitude through journaling, self-awareness, and spiritual growth.

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