Melissa Omand

Changing My Mind


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Is Your Inner Judge Helping or Just Causing Drama? Mar 01, 2026

Recently, we dove into a topic that hits close to home for all of us: the "Inner Judge." We explored the tension between being judgmental and being discerning, and how that single shift can transform our relationships. If you missed the session or just want a refresher, here is a look back at the st...

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Go, Set, Ready: Finding Strength When You Don’t Feel Prepared 26.02.25 go set ready Feb 25, 2026

We’ve all heard the phrase "Ready, Set, Go." It’s the natural order of things, right? You prepare, you get into position, and then you move. Whether it’s starting a new hobby or putting together a piece of furniture, we want all the tools laid out before we begin. Otherwise, we feel like a chicken

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Quality vs Quantity: Creating Quality Connections in a Noisy World 26.02.05 quality vs quantity Feb 08, 2026

Have you ever looked at your phone and realized you’ve been scrolling for thirty minutes, yet you feel more alone than when you started?

I recently shared a picture of "Dunbar’s Number" on my Facebook page. If you aren’t familiar with it, research shows there is a limit to how many people our bra

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Overcoming Overwhelm: Moving from Paralysis to Proactive Movement Feb 05, 2026

When we think about overcoming overwhelm, we are really talking about movement. It’s the process of shifting from a state of paralysis—that "freeze" mode where you don't know where to turn—into a state of proactive movement.

But to get moving, we first have to understand what we are up against.

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The Burden of Blessings: From Valley Victim to Mountain Mover 26.01.22 the burden of blessings Jan 22, 2026

Navigating the Mountaintop

We spend so much of our lives praying, working, and grinding to get to the top of the mountain. We want that adoption to go through, we want the career breakthrough, or we want that specific relationship. But there is a paradox on the mountaintop: after you finally scale ...

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Meet the "Knew" You 26.01.07 meet the knew you Jan 12, 2026

Meet the Knew You: Recognize and Own Your Past Mistakes, Unlock Your Future Potential

When we own our past, then we can keep from letting it define us now. Are you the same person? Have you learned from those choice? We're known by One who sees us fully – past, present, and future. God knew you bef...

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Drink Life Fully In-Between 25.12.31 drink life fully Dec 31, 2025

We're all living in the in-between – that friction between our past, present, and future. No longer who we were, not yet who we'll become. Today, let's move past protesting where we are and start drinking fully from the cup of life right now.

I. The Anatomy of Protest: The "If Only" Trap

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Christmas is coming Part 3 - The Gifts You Should Not Accept Dec 19, 2025

Training: Christmas is Coming—The Gifts You Should Not Accept

Today we are talking about the reality that Christmas is coming, and you don’t need to accept every gift that is given to you. Our goal is to recognize, reject, and redirect holiday negativity so we can protect our peace and our relati

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Christmas is coming Part 2 - What do you really HOPE? 25.12.11 what's your hope Dec 13, 2025

Christmas is approaching, and with it, a time for reflection on what we truly desire and what genuinely fuels our hope. Last week, we delved into what you truly "want," and this week, we're building on that foundation by asking what you Hope for. 

The world often paints hope as a wish, a desire f

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Christmas is coming - What do you REALLY want? 25.12.04 what do you want Dec 04, 2025

Seeing Your True Desires

The Gap and The Choice

The focus of this session is: What do you really want? A lot of times, there’s a gap between what we think we need and what we truly desire. With Christmas coming, it means advent, a time of expectation. This is what we will be thinking about today: ...

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Shifting Perspectives for a Cheerful Holiday Season Nov 27, 2025

Thanksgiving is often a time when our hearts carry both deep gratitude and heavy expectations. We might hold onto an ideal of how the day should go, built on years of cherished traditions. But what happens when life shifts, and the past perfect doesn't align with the present reality?

As my personal...

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Building Bridges of Joy with the Next Generation 25.11.20 building bridges Nov 20, 2025

đź’ĄWarning: 26 minute video of pure gold on how to relate to the next generationđź’«

The connection between generations is fragile, often breaking down in "small, silent, slow moments." As the world grows faster, louder, and more connected yet isolating, older generations must be intentional about build...

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