Many people in this country are enduring struggles seemingly on various fronts in their lives. Whether it be financially, relationally, mentally, physically, or spiritually, individuals are experiencing some hard times. Someone said, "just looking at the news induces anxiety and worry so how can I really believe in a scripture that says, "do not worry about tomorrow"? Many would love concrete answers to such questions, but what if the answer is another question? Have you pondered, what's taking place in me while I'm in this process? This question may not alleviate the pain of the process, but it may provide some insight and the motivation to keep going until your change comes. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com

October is considered a time of transition, harvest, balance, and letting go. This is evident as we experience fall when the leaves have turned colors and fall gentle to ground symbolizing the beauty and necessity of letting go of the things that no longer serve you while preparing for a season of rest. "Fall symbolizes adulthood, wisdom, and the gathering of life's experiences." As nature prepares for a time of slowing down, so must humanity as we seek for inner balance and healing. It's time for stillness and reflection. Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com

I was talking to someone who questioned her value and worth because of the past trauma and present microaggressions she experienced. Some of us may struggle with life scripts written by others that may haunt and hinder us becoming our authentic selves. Cole Arthur Riley states, "Remind us that our dignity does not wane or bud in relations to anyone's belief in it, including our own. Let us rest with the knowledge that we have nothing to prove; our dignity, perpetual as it is divine. We will not shrink. We expand...For we too contain the divine." Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com.