The Journey to Healing: Behind the Pages of 12 Habits for a Sound Mind and Joyful Life
As a counselor, I’ve spent countless hours with people longing for peace, purpose, and healing. In these moments, I recognized a profound need for more than just support; people needed a roadmap back to who God created them to be.
12 Habits for a Sound Mind and Joyful Life is the culmination of that journey—a guide to restoring true identity, embracing God-given purpose, and living with freedom and joy. Every chapter reflects years of counseling, breakthrough moments, and countless prayers. In this blog, I’ll take you behind the scenes of this transformative journey and share the core lessons that shaped this book.
The Journey to Writing 12 Habits for a Sound Mind and Joyful Life
As a Christian counselor, I’ve spent years across from people who feel burdened by shame, uncertain about their purpose, and weary of life’s challenges. Every session, I would witness their struggle—their fear, pain, and overwhelming feeling of not being enough. In those moments, I felt a deep responsibility and desire to provide hope and guidance, and that’s where the journey of writing 12 Habits for a Sound Mind and Joyful Life began.
I knew this book couldn’t just be about overcoming the past. It had to guide people to something more: a life that reflects the identity and purpose God created within them. Every chapter in this book is built on years of counseling experiences, breakthrough moments, and heartfelt prayers for transformation.
Step 1: Restoring Your True Self
Many people feel disconnected from who they were created to be, as if their true selves are buried under the weight of past disappointments. In Step 1: Restore the Original Me, I lead readers on a journey to rediscover who God made them to be—uncovering layer by layer, letting go of what doesn’t belong, and embracing their true identity.
Step 2: Discovering Your Purpose
Once the true self begins to emerge, we can then uncover purpose. In Step 2: Unwrap My Purpose, we dig deep to understand what God uniquely placed within each of us. I’ve seen clients find joy as they discover their calling, realizing that it’s more than just a career—it’s about fulfilling a purpose that brings genuine fulfillment. This chapter invites readers to step beyond pain and embrace the greater story God is writing in their lives.
Step 3: Silencing Shame
Shame is a thief, silently robbing people of joy and confidence. One of my greatest joys in counseling has been witnessing people release shame and walk in freedom. In Step 3: Silence Shame, I guide readers through steps to silence those lies and step into God’s unconditional love. This chapter empowers people to leave shame behind and move toward true peace and acceptance.
Finding Freedom and Healing
Throughout the book, from Step 5: Confront Rejection to Step 7: Navigate Your Loss, each step draws from personal stories and real-life counseling experiences. Each step is designed to meet readers right where they are—whether in the midst of a struggle, a season of change, or a place of self-reflection—and guide them toward healing. Clients who have journeyed through these steps come back with stories of freedom and peace, affirming the power of these principles.
Step 12: Building Strong Connections
The final step, Step 12: Build and Bond, reinforces that healing isn’t just for the individual. As we grow stronger, our relationships flourish, and we influence those around us. Life is meant to be shared, and as my clients have grown, I’ve seen how their renewed purpose and strength naturally draw others toward connection and restoration. Seeing families restored and friendships deepened has fueled my passion to share these principles with a wider audience.
A Personal Call to Help Others
Writing 12 Habits for a Sound Mind and Joyful Life was my way to reach those who may never sit across from me in counseling but desperately need the hope and guidance these habits provide. My prayer is that each reader will find courage to face their struggles, grace to forgive themselves, and joy in discovering their true identity in Christ.
This book is more than a collection of habits—it’s a roadmap for anyone longing to break free from lies, embrace purpose, and live a life filled with peace and joy. My hope is that through these steps, readers not only find healing but are also inspired to help others find it too.
If you’re ready to take this journey toward healing and discover the peace and joy God intends for you, I invite you to explore 12 Habits for a Sound Mind and Joyful Life today. Click here to order your copy now and start building a life grounded in faith, purpose, and freedom!
