From Suicidal to Healing
From the age of 17-20, I was extremely suicidal. Most people were unaware of this because I hid my inner turmoil behind a big smile. But the pain was real and it eventually became more than I could bear…..
shame
What kind of name is John Eli?
Hey Bro! (forgive yourself)
Something tells me that you were created for so much more than self-inflicted pain.
What I learned from a good “bro-hug”
The exercise wasn’t the least bit complex. In fact, I didn’t expect it to trigger the emotions that it did. Yet at that moment, I felt safe and grateful, and I wanted to hug him…. and I wasn’t sure how to feel about that.
Finish Strong- Day 49
Shame should never be a by-product of progress. Let your life be a living testimonial of hope to this world.
Shame is like mold
Freedom from the pain of judgment
11 personal sins that I choose to confess and renounce
What you find below is my confession to a bundle of personal practices that have caused many pain and heartache. So here it goes……
Why my 7 hour drive was worth it….
Approximately three years ago, I found myself dragging my soul through the darkest corridor I’ve ever traveled through. It didn’t help that I created this mess myself. Somewhere along the line of trying to navigate life outside of my calling….
John Eli 