A woman at Peace

My life and the lives of my siblings have been filled with more trauma than any child should have to experience; yet I constantly remind myself of how blessed I was to have not been placed in an even worse circumstance. Non the less you have been my biggest demon and most difficult obstacle to overcome. …

Gratitude for Soulmates

  Most, when hearing the word "soulmate" think of a partner or lover. Many spend years in search of this person assuming that he/she will be "the love of their life". I however view the term a bit differently. I believe that our soulmates come in many forms, possibly multiple times in ones life , …

A Good Man

I cannot say that my life has been filled with or influenced by many positive male role models, quite the opposite actually. Most men in my life have come and gone, some leaving scars and open wounds that would take years to heal. As I look back, there is one man who has stood out …

Journey to Wellness

Several years ago I had an experience that triggered my fascination with holistic medicine and I began researching, learning, and experimenting with different forms of healing. During this time, I was diagnosed with skin cancer, PCOS, and HS. It was in the Doctor's office as I sat there processing the reality of my situation, that …

Garden Entrancement

As she moseyed along the garden gate a flicker of color caught her eye. With a quick jolt her eyes met with a beautiful monarch, gliding ever so gracefully down the same path. Almost as a pair they arrived to the garden to embrace its life. While the monarch settled on a newly blossomed cluster, …

Mixed

Something Shared from my teenage years   mixed emotions flush face tears roll down her cheeks her mind consumed by grief heart ache longing for what she knew she'd never have with intention to love her deeply & unconditionally their actions brought an unbearable reality abandonment, fear, doubt and the choices of irresponsible adults kept …

Tales of Time Photography

Tales of Time Photography              By: Jessica Byone   Tales of Time Photography will bring a bright & refreshing flare to those precious moments we so desperately desire to remember forever. Whether it's an event, or an intimate setting; when I need a photographer, Tales of Time is where I …

Forgiveness & Love

      Words have tremendous power, and play a great roll in how we perceive reality. With the ability to act as filters, words can alter the way we view the world and the people around us. Outrageous, wild, & irresponsible are words other's might use to describe my up-bringing.  I, however lean more …

Light in Loss

  Losing a loved one is one of the most painful heartaches that we will experience in a lifetime, but losing a loved one you hardly knew is a unique experience of it's own. I had this unfortunate experience recently and with it came a lesson of an odd kind of sorrow that left me …

Sharing Goodness

Each waking day as we turn to the news, we are reminded of a world that is filled with darkness. Through television, newspaper, and social media, we can easily become consumed by what seems to be a never-ending slew of negativity. All I've ever wanted to do was bring goodness into this world. I spent …