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Do not let the world dictate who you are, who you are supposed to be and how you are supposed to (re)act. God made you perfect in your own kind of way. You must stick to what the Lord created you to be. Dare to be yourself, FYI, that's a spiritual, self-love and self-care move. "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2 NIV #bvd #bibleverse #truth #inspiration #inspirational #notconformed #different #bedifferent #faith #christians #romans12 #message #WordofGod #scriptures #Godschild (Photo : coffeeandbibletime) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHuwk4YlEgC/?igshid=13z614sgk3xyb

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Just go for it. I know, the odds aren't in your favor, the path you want to take is unusual and not everybody is going to support you but... If this is your dream, if it's your goal, you should make it a plan. Stop doubting your abilities to succeed and start today. Start making the best out of your God-given gift and come shine us with your lights. If with the Lord you roll tight, you can be sure He will make your future shine bright ❣ As for me, I have recently started as a Freelancer in writing, translation and teaching. To know more about it, follow my personal account @TresLy_ & visit my website ts-freelance.com 😉 #thatmoodswing #mood #dreams #goals #mondaymotivation #levelup #encouragement #inspiration #faith #motivation #hope  #art #illustration #sanaak r https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_35zKlnZD/?igshid=1a2ox8ord98f2

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Do not get involved in a relationship if you are not emotionally ready. Get yourself together first. You have to be at least your "good self" before getting involved in a romantic situation. Maybe this entanglement will lead you to becoming your "best self". Few months ago, I wrote "Happy Without You, Happier With You", an article that highlights the importance of finding love and happiness within yourself. (Link in Bio 🔝) #thatmoodswing #love #relationships #happiness #relationshipgoals #selfcaresaturday #selflove #jadapinkettsmith #willsmith #augustalsina (Picture : nourishyourglow) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDJFe_8FYG1/?igshid=17hgarl4myx1z

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How To Stop Feeling Fearful & Overwhelmed - That Mood Swing

Step 1 : Breathe

When anxiety kicks in, your heart beats faster and your lungs seem to require more oxygen than usual. Therefore, you do what your body is asking for: getting that fresh air. So you breathe, faster which makes you worry even more about not filling your lungs and passing out as a result. 

Just to remember to inhale, and exhale. This is something that we do effortlessly as human beings but trust me, when panic shows up, you forget this basic thing works. 

Breathe. Maintain your glance on something in front of you. Start counting and do your best to keep your heartbeat and breathing as normal as possible.

Step 2 : Focus on the facts

The goal here is to let yourself think but not about everything. You should ask yourself questions such as : What do I know about the situation? What are the facts, the true, verified and undisputable things that we know about it?

 Make a list of those facts, even write them down if you are in the mood. You have to stick to what you know to be exact, not on what your mind is picturing and fearing.

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The First Time I Heard The Holy Spirit - That Mood Swing

June 21st. I cannot remember the year but I remember the day as it was Music Day (“La Fête de la Musique”) in France. For this major event, there always were huge and multiple things organized in my city. Music fests, concerts, dance performances... Everybody was participating to something on that day. If my souvenirs are correct, it was late in the afternoon and I wanted to make a quick stop to my house, before going back to the show my girls' dance crew had put on.

So, I was heading home. There was nobody in the street. Absolutely nobody. No car, no pedestrian. Nobody.

The only human presence I felt was when I was catcalled by some dudes in their apartment. I did not feel alarmed, because they were upstairs and I was on the move. Plus, I kind of was used to being catcalled in my teenage days so I knew how to react : ignore them and walk faster.

As I kept walking, I arrived in a long avenue, totally empty once again. Suddenly, I saw a car. A man was driving and he started to engage the conversation with me : “Excuse-me? Do you know where is **** street?” I could not hear the name of the street he was searching for therefore I asked him to repeat. “**** Street” he said. The traffic light turned red and he stopped his car.

Since I could not comprehend what he was trying to tell me but was looking forward to helping him, I approached the car, in order to talk to the driver. He parked, as there were small parking spaces along the avenue.

I bended over in order to see the man face-to-face. He was way older than me – I was a teenager remember? – had dark hair and facial hair turning gray. He looked suspicious. I didn't feel comfortable with the way he glanced at me. I really was close to this man and the street was still desertic.

All of sudden, I heard someone yell “Watch out!” (“Attention!”). It was weird because I knew the avenue was empty and with all its shrubs and trees, nobody could have possibly seen and warned me.

Right after I heard the voice, it took me one second to look around : I analysed the stranger : he really did not have a trust-worthy face. Then, I looked at his posture: he was bending towards the passenger seat. That made me realize there was nobody else in the car. He was alone. I also inspected the car: I was a mess, it seemed not to have been cleaned up in a while, like a car you don't regularly drive. Then I thought about something: this old dude could grab me and kidnap me, since I was tiny and there was no witness around.

All of these things went through my mind within a second, after I was told to watch out. So, I acted accordingly : I straightened and took a huge step back. I had to move away from the car.

However, I didn’t leave immediately. I talked to the man, just to get a confirmation that I was not being paranoid for no reason. I said: “What street are you looking for?”

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I Found My Soul Mate & Here Is What Happened - That Mood Swing

I met my soul mate during a kind of integration week as I entered my second year of Master's degree. I had a terrible first impression of him. We were sitting in square so I had visibility on everyone. I knew some of the students since we spent our first year together - more like a month to me as I fractured my leg on the first day of class and had a plaster leg. I checked on the unfamiliar faces and noticed that guy. He looked so mean. I got to talk to him the next day and I didn't know it was the same guy. When I figured it out, I immediately told him and we laughed about it. The man has a resting-dude face, I had to forgive him. In reality, he was pissed to be there and so do we.  

  We clicked on the first time we talked. I was making a new friend, just as I do every year but this time it was different. It was deeper than me making acquaintance with a schoolmate.

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You don't have to go through life unnoticed. You can have an impact on people's lives as you were created to be someone special. And yes, you are special, you are unique so take advantage of it. #thatmoodswing #mood #empowerment #empowering #inspiration #motivation #motivational #inspirational https://www.instagram.com/p/CCBFp0GlhuQ/?igshid=1gx0mctrmbzjt

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We may not fully understand God's ways but we can be sure that He will never lead us wrong and that His plans are so much better than ours. Trust in the Lord❣ #thatmoodswing #bvd #inspiration #empowerment #encouragement #motivation #faith #trustGod #Godsplan #godschild #mondaymotivation #isaiah559 #bookorifisaiah #bibleverse #scriptures #godisgood #blessings https://www.instagram.com/p/CAm5CTSFQ2_/?igshid=1mamlti63aekq

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2020 has not been the best year thus far but it is not too late to flip the script. There is a future and it is bright. Nowadays struggles are just preparing us for what is to come and also, to strengthen our faith. We shall overcome. Stay safe and prayed up. We shall overcome. ❣ . #thatmoodswing #encouragement #inspiration #movingforward #newlevels #levelup #goals #motivation #wednesdaywisdom https://www.instagram.com/p/CAaDMnXFA29/?igshid=1wq4jew0qdbyv

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Mental health has been a taboo for the longest time as it was just perceived as one's lack of mental strength. This is so much deeper than that. Our mental health is constantly challenged, because we all experience personal struggles and trauma on a daily. We do not all go through depression, solitude or anxiety but our mind still can be affected by what is going on with our lives. I just want to encourage you to open up if you are going through something. You might not have a name for it but do not stay silent. Speak and seek help or at least a listening hear who will be able to make you feel or that you matter. Find my article about mental health on my blog (LINK IN BIO 🔝). #thatmoodswing #mood #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmonth #depression #anxiety #solitude #trauma #inspiration #vashtiharrison  #encouragement #blackgirlart #blackwomenart #vashtiharrison https://www.instagram.com/p/CAC0H2yFoBV/?igshid=3lis4x733w7w

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Today marks the first-year anniversary of my blog www.thatmoodswing.com !! I wanted to launch it for a while and I am so glad I was able to do it. 😁 I would like to thank all the people who have been supporting my website, by reading my articles, giving me a feedback about the content or just by pushing me to keep going with my project. I am thankful for those of you who like and share my posts, it means a lot. ❣ My aim is to encourage and inspire you guys and honestly, I do not have millions of readers as for now but I am grateful God allows me to have a positive impact on few lives through my writings. 🙏🏾 I will keep pushing forward and do my best to bring you the motivational and empowering content you deserve. Thanks again, God bless you all. #thatmoodswing #mood #moodoftheday #anniversary #happybirthday #thankyou #thankful #grateful #gratefulheart #support #blackblogger #blogger #inspiration #encouragement #empowerment #keepgoing https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ovwDJFPHg/?igshid=1ennl3nto8q5h

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Reflection On Love & Relationships - That Mood Swing

First of all, I love love. There is so much beauty in seeing a man and a woman in love, looking at each other and interacting with one another. This is pure. This is real. This is love. "Love is Blind" got me reflecting on love and relationships and here what I appreciated about the show.

  1.      Emotional connection vs. physical attraction

The social experiment promotes the importance of an emotional bond between two people who are romantically involved. Connecting physically with someone is easy but meeting the person who gets you, and who you feel linked with on another level, that's special. The beauty of the soul comes first and this is so non-millennial and my old soul appreciates it. In nowadays societies, everything is based on looks and this is unfair. I mean, a sister could have the sweetest soul but nobody is going to check on her because the lady is not revealing herself on social media. And yeah, women judged "least attractive" are most likely to stay single because men are visual beings whereas women are more likely to be looking further than the physical aspect.

 Let's not be hypocritical here, at the end of the day, the physical appearance matters. I think you have to be attracted to your partner in order for your relationship to fully work. However, this shouldn't be the only nor the main factor in the equation when it comes to love. 

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Confinement Chronicles: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The Sad - That Mood Swing

Due to the coronavirus crisis, we have been confined for more than a month now. My French fellows are counting the days but I am not. The situation is depressing enough. Some believe we could be allowed to go out on May 11th as announced by the authorities but I doubt that. Blame it on my pessimistic side but the truth is, there is no cure to the pandemic yet and we should rush things, even if spring is poppin.

 I have been quarantined with my family for weeks and this has been challenging, since I love my peace and my private space. But surprisingly, I think I have handled it pretty well. 

 Do you know the secret? Stay focused and stay busy. 

 Blogging is one of them for me. So I am writing, all type of content and I thought about the different aspects of the coronavirus crisis : the good, the bad, the ugly and the sad.  This article might open your eyes about a thing or two, reveal what is going on in the world and make you grateful for being safe at home.

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You are either driven by love or by fear. Both will make you do crazy things but only one can bring you strength, warmth, joy, confidence and peace. I wrote an article about being fulfilled by faith and leaving fear and worry behind. In nowadays' atmosphere, I think the world needs to hear this type of message. Read my new article "Fear & Worry Aren't For Me, I Have Got God With Me" (LINK IN BIO 🔝) #thatmoodswing #bibleverse #bvd #inspiration #motivation #truth #facts #encouragement #fear #faith #faithoverfear #worry #perfectlove #worry https://www.instagram.com/p/B_P9KmUliSI/?igshid=i88nngspj7z5

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I decided to share my favorite Bible verses with you guys in my new article, just because the Word of God is real, encouraging, comforting, empowering, healing... It brings you a lot of wisdom and makes you feel closer to the Kingdom. ❣ What are your favorite Scriptures? Do you know them at heart? Let me know below. #thatmoodswing #bvd #bibleverses #favoriteverses #faith #holyscriptures #scriptures #wordofGod #newarticle #blackblogger #blackwriter #blackwomanart #blackgirlart #nichollekobi https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Af_9aFlEt/?igshid=1inlwkmy8z4nk

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Be Known For Your Kindness and Grace - That Mood Swing

We all are here for a reason. We are here to serve God and spread the Gospel so that everybody can get a chance to know Jesus Christ and be saved.

 I honestly wish everybody could go to Heaven but it’s not all up to me.

 Speaking about God is getting harder since people are scared of the name of the Christ but it shouldn’t be a reason for us to show a bad example of what our faith means.

 I don’t think making people feel guilty about the aftermath of life is a good way to have them turning to God. You can make them question where they will spend their eternity without telling them they will go to hell. You surely do not want them to get defensive and have a negative picture of what a walk with Christ is like.

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As you may know, we are living in times of crisis. My French fellows and I will probably be confined in our houses by tomorrow because of the pandemic... but what can we do? Fear? Worry? For what? Worrying will not save our lives. Trusting God will. It's obvious that things are not in our control so why get anxious about them anyway? We do not have the time and energy for that. We are reminded every day how precious life is so let's not waste our days being afraid, worried and discouraged. Let's focus on our faith and be who it allows us to be : strong, confident, hopeful, peaceful, joyful and grateful. ❣ Stay prayed up! #thatmoodswing #mondaymotivation #motivation #inspiration #encouragement #bibleverse #noworries #nofear #faith #blessed https://www.instagram.com/p/B9yt-nQorpV/?igshid=154sk27jcoodx