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The Age-Old Battle of Good vs Evil: Which Truly Prevails
Les Misérables Lord of the Flies Dune East of Eden The Never-Ending Story Throne of Glass The Screwtape Letters How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Fellowship of the Ring The Way of Kings The Bible This collection of remarkable stories, though penned by various authors and exploring different themes, all revolve around the same narrative: Good triumphs over Evil. Light conquers Darkness. It is the timeless struggle found in epic tales, diverse religions, and even inspirational
Darla Cherry Brown
Jul 125 min read


The Vision Test
I've begun, written, erased, and begun anew with this post numerous times. It's been challenging to express what I want to share without it sounding desperate or self-serving. That was until this morning. This entire week, I've experienced very peculiar dreams; not nightmares or even "pizza-dreams". Just the type where you sense they have significance, but can't quite decipher it. My last dream last night brought everything into focus. This week, I've dreamed of marrying a pr
Darla Cherry Brown
Jan 104 min read


The King's Train
For the past few weeks, a phrase has been rolling around in my mind. I have just sat with it, contemplating what it means to me. The...
Darla Cherry Brown
Oct 2, 20254 min read


Who Do You Say That I Am?
It is a very loaded question to ask anyone, whether you trust them or not. Yet, sometimes, it is one we need to hear. It's mid-year...
Darla Cherry Brown
Jul 13, 20253 min read


Litmus Tests
Why do we use them, and how does it affect us? Let's examine what it signifies for us today. A Litmus Test is a definitive factor that...
Darla Cherry Brown
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Why Do We Listen?
So much has happened lately, not just in my life, but in the world. Life can be so overwhelming that you want to escape and stay in a...
Darla Cherry Brown
Jun 2, 20254 min read


17 Days In Already?
Am I alone in feeling like we have entered warp speed? After my last post, life got super hectic, so I decided to take it easy during the...
Darla Cherry Brown
Jan 17, 20253 min read


Returning to Basics ... But Different
How often have we said, "I'm starting over" or "I'm returning to the beginning?" I can't begin to count how many times I have uttered one...
Darla Cherry Brown
Oct 31, 20244 min read


That 4-Letter Word
Looking at this picture, I'm sure you can guess what 4-letter word I am referring to. For people with many spinning plates, the idea of...
Darla Cherry Brown
Oct 19, 20244 min read


Marketing vs Self-Promotion
So, how do you even start promoting your business without feeling like you're being self-absorbed? That's been on my mind this past week....
Darla Cherry Brown
Sep 27, 20243 min read


It's the 3rd Quarter. It's Time to Win!
When the second quarter ended, and the teams went to the locker room, one felt victorious, while the other had decisions to make. Both...
Darla Cherry Brown
Sep 1, 20242 min read


It's a Tell-Tale Sign
A long time ago, someone told me, "If you pay close attention and be patient, people will always reveal who they are." I've found this to...
Darla Cherry Brown
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Cultivating Through Rest
Two months ago, I started writing down my thoughts for a post and wrote a chapter of my life. Maybe one day, it will morph into a book....
Darla Cherry Brown
Feb 12, 20244 min read


Hiding in Plain Sight
Growing up in a home constantly in the public eye, you had to learn to always be on display. There are behavioral pros and cons you...
Darla Cherry Brown
Nov 13, 20234 min read


The Continual Yes
Today is the beginning of a new journey for me. And while I have worked my butt off for the last 30 years as an Administrative Assistant...
Darla Cherry Brown
Oct 20, 20233 min read


The Seasons We Live
For some, the leaves are changing color. For some, they stay the same. Others have no leaves, just deserts or open sea. This time of year...
Darla Cherry Brown
Sep 29, 20234 min read


The Truth and Nothing But...
For most of my life, my dad often said, "God keeps good books." I never knew if he would say that as an encouragement to me when I faced...
Darla Cherry Brown
Aug 8, 20233 min read


This Busyness is Killing Me
If you've ever listened to The Ramones, you may think the title has a typo. I took a little license to help with my topic. The art of...
Darla Cherry Brown
Jul 30, 20234 min read


Life Is Messy
Recently, I heard this phrase. The road to perfection is paved in disappointment. What's important in life - love, family, community - is...
Darla Cherry Brown
Jul 6, 20233 min read


Memories. Boundaries. Development.
If you've had a Facebook account for more than a year, you are familiar with the Memories section. It is one of the places I check every...
Darla Cherry Brown
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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