Business Conference, Mom's Death Anniversary, and Book Review
I’m a day late publishing this because this weekend was full of events. First, Friday was the death anniversary of my mother-in-law, and my brother-in-law flew in to be with my husband. On Saturday and Sunday, I attended a women’s entrepreneurial business conference. And if you’ve ever attended a conference, you understand how drained you feel at the end of the day.
Today, I wanted to share my experience attending the Behold Women’s Gathering in Nashville in February, but I didn’t have time to sit down and write. And as I’m writing this, I am feeling under the weather. Actually, my ōura ring told me this morning that my body was fighting something. I just received the ring as a birthday present, and I’m still getting the hang of it, so getting that notification in the morning was a first. As the day progressed, I felt worse and worse. Hopefully, it’s nothing too serious. Prayers are appreciated.
I love attending conferences, whether faith-based conferences, which get me fired up for God, or business conferences, which get me excited about the next level in my business. You learn a lot during those conferences, and it’s one of my favorite things to do for personal development. I also love the networking opportunities. So, hopefully, at a later time, I can share my experience at the Behold Women’s Gather and the Rich Girl Culture Conference.
Okay, today, 9 years ago, my mom passed away. It’s hard to believe it’s almost been a decade. I’ve been dealing with this grief for almost a decade! Lately, I’ve been talking a lot about her during therapy, and my therapist made me realize I still have a lot of grief in regard to her death. Which was a surprise to me because I thought I had dealt with it. One of the exercises my therapist gave me was to write her a letter. I published it for my paid subscribers last week. Why? Honestly, part of me knows that vulnerability is one way to connect with people, and two, I know there are others who also had complicated relationships with their mothers that can relate, and I’m here to say, I see you, and I’m with you.
Lastly, I wanted to share that I finished listening to Switch on Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf. If you do not follow Dr. Caroline Leaf and you are interested in mental health you should follow her and listen to her podcast. I’ve learned a lot about our minds and brains from her and I would like to read or listen to all her books. So, first, let me share a review of Switch on Your Brain.
The book explores the connection between God’s creation, our brains, and our minds, emphasizing how our thoughts shape our lives. Dr. Leaf explains how both positive and negative thinking impacts the brain, aligning her research with biblical principles. She also discusses generational trauma and how it is passed down, a concept that resonates with personal experiences in therapy.
The book challenges the idea of multitasking, revealing it as a myth—our brains rapidly switch between tasks rather than handle multiple things simultaneously, making focused attention more effective. Dr. Leaf also presents quantum physics as a way God connects us to Him, prompting deep questions about the nature of our souls. She suggests that God guides us from the material world into the spiritual world to deepen our relationship with Him. Ultimately, the book highlights how our choices actively shape and change our brains.
If you have not read this book, I highly recommend it. It comes with a 21-brain detox to rewire your mind for more positive thinking.
Alright, that’s all I can muster out for today. Thank you for being here.
With Love, Heidy