Love your new hairstyle and that top! 100% introvert here, I find social situations incredibly draining, but recharge in nature, with my husband or a close friend -- quality over quantity
Happily an introvert! Social time drains me. Time in nature with my husband or 1 close friend completely recharges me. I’m quality over quantity, 1 or 2 good friends is more valuable to me.
you hit it on the head. I have never had many friends, my choice, even as a child I was fine being a loner. I had four sisters, and neighbor kids, but would have rather read a book, cooked with my mom or grandmother. One bestie is fine, and my husband. Hubby is extrovert, but we get along well, 61 years this year.
Diana, I love and respect and appreciate you so much! I gently disagree with your comment about self-care for introverts. I'm Telling you this for the sake of just encouraging your dear extrovert self to recognize that there really are differences and that is okay. As an introvert, for my own case, I know I need social connection and I seek it out, but even when it is good it is also always draining and comes at a cost and requires some recovery time. When I need a quiet cup of coffee, no, having another person there would not always make it better. With love! 💕💕
I went outside my comfort zone and asked an old friend to walk with me one day, after seeing her at the grocery store for the first time in years. . Now we walk almost every Saturday and sometimes during the week. It’s turned into a great close friendship for both of us.
I discovered my self care is cleaning out and reorganizing. Either someone's pantry or linen closet, or whatever. People have asked me to their house to do these (and other) things for them. I feel so filled up! And tea parties. A lot of work goes into them before and after. I work "alone" and am on a cloud the whole time. Not tired at all. So surprising to discover this.
I appreciate how you take something like a tree falling in your yard to share life truths with us. Our creator God shares so much with us through nature. Your hair is super cute! 🙂
As an introvert in an extroverted job, alone time ABSOLUTELY refills my tank. The best thing in the world for me is to take a couple evenings by myself and take a long shower and just pray, and then curl up in my bed with hot chocolate and watch a movie. I usually do this on Saturday night. I come home for work, get the house and myself ready for church and a rest day, and then I put on a childhood favorite and just be. This way, my social battery recharges so I don't wake up Sunday morning dreading church (not the act of worship, but the people.) Then Sunday afternoon I spend a lot of time praying and soaking up God's Word. This gives me the ability and desire to be around my Sunday School women, take care of my family, and do my job well during the week.
Diana, don’t take the neighbors word that it’s your tree, check your plot plan and your deed before you take responsibility to have it removed. Also contact your home owners policy.
@@DianaKokku Here in Louisiana, that tree would be cut up and put on a rack to dry for the winter, what little winter we have. Oak is some of the best fire wood. And cooking wood.
In PA you are only responsible for removing the part that fell on your property and your neighbor's homowners policy covers the part that fell on their property regardless of whose tree it was. So you might want to look into that also.
"He could probably use a friend" is how I met my husband! We were in our 20s, my husband had just completed 5 years in the military, moved back home after Iraq and we became friends... for a month before falling head over heels in love! ❤
I’ve been so lonely..I moved back home to care for my dad. He’s passed 9 yrs ago I bought our family home. But since then I just have not been able to rebuild friendships. The ones I’ve had were older than me and have made their transition. We have tried church after church but they were not a good fit. My 98 yr old Uncle just passed. He was my happy place. I miss him so much. This video is so very true for me. I want a hug so bad.. 💔 at 67 I’ve never have felt so lonely before.
Introvert here 🖐😃. I've moved all over England, but I've booked myself into a short adult learning course to learn a bit of flower arranging to meet more creative people like myself 🤞😀 It's not the easiest to make friends regardless of age these days because a lot of women feel like they need to compare or be in competition with each other and I hate that, it really drains me, so just trying to find friends who just want to enjoy life without drama & competition is hard.
@@maggie9256I live in England and we use the word fringe instead of bangs. It’s the hair that covers the forehead. I think curtain bags are when you grow out your fringe so that it no longer covers your forehead.
My grandsons live in Tennessee and we are in Alabama. My daughter is so good about Facetiming me so I can see them. We had the privilege of being able to go on vacation with them this past week. We made alot of memories together and we drew even more close to our grandsons this week. I'm so grateful to God for that opportunity.
Thanks Diana! I needed to hear this today. My hubby passed away yesterday and I know I will face some lonely times and grief. It started a while back when my time and energy were spent in care-giving. Part of me is hallow inside now, but I don't have to fall. There are others I already know who are in the same season of life. I intend to reach out instead of hiding. I'm thinking of it as being Alone Together. Thanks for the timely word!
I am so sorry for your loss. You are correct that there are people that are on the same journey that you just started. My younger sister was on Hospice when she passed away almost a year ago. The support groups nationwide are very helpful and they even had sub-groups (virtually) for those that lost a parent or those that lost a spouse. You are in my prayers! 💔
Diana I just wanted to say that you seemed very calm today, like you truly had peace and strength in your heart. And you looked really beautiful as well. I kept thinking wow, that light green is her color for sure! Have a blessed weekend. 😊
That makes so much sense! When we give and give and give, we end up as ‘empty’ as that tree! Just the slightest problem, and we fall down! Our trust in Him, rebuilds us, when we take the time to get back into His Loving Arms!
I’m an introvert but I still need my friends. I enjoy getting together and sometimes I actually FaceTime with farther away friends between visits. I don’t really enjoy large groups but I am okay at them, I just need some alone time after.
Why do I always feel so good after one of your videos? I feel lighter, I find myself smiling, and my head is clearer. Thank you for sharing the love that always, always, always wins.❤
Yep I’m hollow in middle. It’s hard to live life with out a tribe. We move to Texas three years ago. Went to a church made friends. Now they have moved. Starting over again.
I am more of an introvert than an extrovert. I am 67 yrs old now and I often really long for a close friend now. Most of any social time is spent with my family who I love very much..But they all have busy lives too.. I do not live close to the really good friends I used to have. I am a Pastor's wife too, so there's that... I definitely feel the hollow part inside and don't feel like I have any more to give to others. I love listening to your programs.
Diana, Oh, What a beautiful message. Your tree analogy was perfect.. I can relate we moved 8 years ago and it has been so hard to find close friends in this new place. I am an outgoing loving person and try to bring a ray of sunshine to others. I was surprised how different acting people are from Florida to Alabama. Thankfully, my hope lies in my faith in God and the fact I can drive an hour to see family and friends. However, it's just not the same here. Just a weird closed off big city vibe. In fact, it was so funny the lady at the antique store asked us if we were from here. We said we transplanted here. She said oh your so nice and friendly.
I'm definitely more comfortable in my own company but have less than a handful of friends that I get together with (individually and some with their husband) that fulfill my desire to be around others. I prefer small social settings, even with family. My extended family is fulfilling and while we are miles apart, we keep in touch, which fulfills me. I also appreciate my online friends!
Diana, I so needed to hear this today. There's been much medical struggle for my loved ones since 2020. I am grateful that I am the healthy one, but I'm the constant caregiver. Not complaining. For any of you out there, please don't say to a caregiver, "Take care of yourself." That is not helpful to hear. Maybe send a card, or ask if you can come visit. The caregiver knows she/he should take care of herself/himself. HELP the caregiver take care somehow/some way.
I always learn something when watching your videos, Diana … “curtain bangs” who knew?! Yes, they look great on you and your glasses too. I hope you are getting your sleep in this busy season. ❤️🇨🇦🙏
My two favorite ways to feel better about life: Sitting alone with first my bible, and then my planner with a cup of tea. Going out for supper with my husband (or doing just about anything just the two of us!).
So good Diana. I’m a complete introvert social situations give me anxiety. I’ve been very lonely this summer. I’m on summer break and don’t seem to connect at all with my teacher co workers. I try but no one invites me.
Very much an introvert! At least currently. In the past when I have lived in community (college, houses with 5-7 other people, etc.), I absolutely loved being around people all the time. But mainly the people I knew well and was comfortable with. Now I’m 30, single, no kids, all of my past friends live in different states across the country, and I am horrible at keeping in contact with them to the point they have pretty much given up trying to continue the friendship. And I know I will end up doing the same thing again even if I try and don’t want to keep putting them through that. So after about 3 years of being primarily alone, I’m starting to build some friendships with people at the church I have started attending. But being around them is draining at this point. I love them all, but I need my time alone now. Self-care no longer looks like spending time, even quality time, with a close friend. Self-care now is crocheting or doing some other crafty thing with only my animals around, reading a book in a dark cozy corner, and even going to the movie theatre by myself.
Isn’t it interesting that we have always needed writings about how to be a friend. In ~44 BC Cicero wrote a book. How to Be a Friend: An Ancient Guide to True Friendship (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
Oak trees die from the inside out and they are pretty dangerous. We have them here and we cut the ones down that were close to our house. They are scary and drop HUGE limbs.
As an introvert (and a chronic illness warrior) I have zero social battery. I’m not a fan of the term “self care” bc it can be carried too far. For me “self care” is reliance on God and community. My “community” is my family and 3 trusted friends who love and nurture me, and with whom I’m ALWAYS safe. I rarely see them, but a text or call wields love. My grounding is God. Sometimes he also provides other community sources like my “buy nothing” group, or connections via fb. I’m so grateful for zoom which is how I now “attend” church.
Funny how we think we're the only one who finds our friends gone (either by death,moving, change of lifestyle). Retirement wasn't from just work but from friendships too.
Thank you Diana! I needed to hear this in the messy middle. Changed jobs in the past year (current one is better), but it's taking time on the social side of things, which is to be expected. Then our church is going through a major overhaul, this is a challenge for me. Then beyond that seeing the world events, so many prayers going up. Keeping the faith no matter what.
I am an introvert, and key for me is to balance solitude with time with friends and family. That said a telephone chat with one of my besties always lifts me up.
I’m an extrovert but when I retired I entered a season of REST and discovered that I like being alone more than I thought I did. I moved and made friends too quickly and many of them were not good friends. I’m settled now and find that I have 4-5 “besties” and several other casual but good friends.
Introvert here… I do need the time with friends or a friend… but before that I need time to myself for internal processing. This is because the internal processing is necessary for me before I articulate my thoughts.
I'm a happy, social person but when it comes to reflective time (to satisfy that hollow feeling), I find one to one in person time works well. In my season of life, being with my like minded BFF, my adult daughter, gives me peace. We will walk on the beach or pick strawberries on the farm. The support of one person who I can talk to and understands me and my deep rooted values rather than getting lost in a group of people where It can be overwhelming is priceless. I prefer introverted time to reflect and pray so I can be there for others around me.
Too bad about the tree. Our neighbors tree came down and most ended up in our yard . My husband removed as much as he could from our yard and then our neighbor had someone take care of the rest. I enjoyed this video. I really like your curtain bangs.
Diana, I'm a introvert since my second divorce. My friends that live in the apartment complex have become friends, but no one close. We meet for coffee at 9 am & 5 pm which is nice.
I was thinking how amazing your hair looks. If I had a best friend that was as supportive as you I would feel blessed! Thanks for this video and all you do to encourage us xx 🌳
Here in Ohio it doesn't matter whose tree it is, but whose property it fell on. Two of our neighbors have had trees fall on our property and we got the bill.
SO good, Diana! ~Loved everything about this message! Thank you! One of my dear friends & I meet for ‘refreshers’ on a regular basis. We often reference, Proverbs 11:25- (NIV) “ A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” SO true! I was touched to my core when you leaned into the camera & said, “… ah, you’re part of it, just for the record!” P.S. I love a trim/cut that softly frames the face a bit! Your new bangs do this! Beautiful! ✨
🙏🏼❤️🥹What a Beautiful prayer 🙏🏼😭I felt that so much❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Thank You, May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family, May you continue to put out these videos and be Blessing to us All here 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼God Bless
One of your greatest messages yet, so many truths, all beautifully woven in Scripture. Thank you for taking the time to do the video--with your very busy family and in-laws there now, you had many other things you could have chosen to do!
I'm an introvert, and you inspire me so much! I do agree with your thoughts on self-care. For me, having 1 or 2 close people outside of family is super beneficial in many ways. And hopefully we have close relationships with family members as well. I'm newly an empty nester, and have more emotional bandwidth to nurture relationships outside of my immediate family. Even introverts need people even when some of us think we don’t. We're supposed to love each other deeply. 1 Peter 4:8
I was called by God to be more active in church and To place my marriage and home first. I quit a sorority I belonged to because it isn’t a godly group. The ladies are all godly women we just are not allowed to talk about God at meetings. So this was the clear choice to put off. So I have literally pushed away 10 friends but Jesus is my friend and He is asking me to spend time with him. I still have ladies at the church and in the Bible study that I lead. I like what you said and Jesus brings us the friends He wants us to have. Prayer. I love you and Dawn. God bless you.
I get my tank filled by going to church every week; being with my church family lifts me up and encourages me. I do have one sister who I am mentoring; we meet regularly and that fills me up as well, even though I am pouring into her spiritual life. Your videos are so encouraging and uplifting as well ❤❤
This is everything I needed to hear today, Diana. I got into an accident a few days ago for someone like me who is constantly a very active person it's been very difficult to sit still in order to heal. I can't thank you enough more than words can say.
My cousins wife became my best female friend. She passed unexpectedly in March. My husband is my best friend but you need a girlfriend. Recently travelled to see my childhood best friend and it was geat but we don't share our faith.
Thank you Diana for this word from the Lord and for your prayers on all of our behalf. The Body of Christ-the Church- is a beautiful thing and a wonderful gift from our loving Father. We need Jesus and we need each other. God bless you and your family as you follow Jesus and point others to Him❤️
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OMGoodness, thankfully that tree fell as it did, everyone on either side - very lucky.
Someone was definitely watching over you all..
Love your new hairstyle and that top! 100% introvert here, I find social situations incredibly draining, but recharge in nature, with my husband or a close friend -- quality over quantity
Happily an introvert! Social time drains me. Time in nature with my husband or 1 close friend completely recharges me. I’m quality over quantity, 1 or 2 good friends is more valuable to me.
Are you also an Emily D. Baker fan??
I can understand where you are coming from. My closest friend died suddenly and now I am totally devastated and know friends.
you hit it on the head. I have never had many friends, my choice, even as a child I was fine being a loner. I had four sisters, and neighbor kids, but would have rather read a book, cooked with my mom or grandmother. One bestie is fine, and my husband. Hubby is extrovert, but we get along well, 61 years this year.
Diana, I love and respect and appreciate you so much! I gently disagree with your comment about self-care for introverts. I'm Telling you this for the sake of just encouraging your dear extrovert self to recognize that there really are differences and that is okay. As an introvert, for my own case, I know I need social connection and I seek it out, but even when it is good it is also always draining and comes at a cost and requires some recovery time. When I need a quiet cup of coffee, no, having another person there would not always make it better. With love! 💕💕
I went outside my comfort zone and asked an old friend to walk with me one day, after seeing her at the grocery store for the first time in years. . Now we walk almost every Saturday and sometimes during the week. It’s turned into a great close friendship for both of us.
This is wonderful! Thank you for sharing 🥰👏
I discovered my self care is cleaning out and reorganizing. Either someone's pantry or linen closet, or whatever. People have asked me to their house to do these (and other) things for them. I feel so filled up! And tea parties. A lot of work goes into them before and after. I work "alone" and am on a cloud the whole time. Not tired at all. So surprising to discover this.
I appreciate how you take something like a tree falling in your yard to share life truths with us. Our creator God shares so much with us through nature. Your hair is super cute! 🙂
Thank you ☺️💕
Well said!!
As an introvert in an extroverted job, alone time ABSOLUTELY refills my tank. The best thing in the world for me is to take a couple evenings by myself and take a long shower and just pray, and then curl up in my bed with hot chocolate and watch a movie. I usually do this on Saturday night. I come home for work, get the house and myself ready for church and a rest day, and then I put on a childhood favorite and just be. This way, my social battery recharges so I don't wake up Sunday morning dreading church (not the act of worship, but the people.) Then Sunday afternoon I spend a lot of time praying and soaking up God's Word. This gives me the ability and desire to be around my Sunday School women, take care of my family, and do my job well during the week.
Diana, don’t take the neighbors word that it’s your tree, check your plot plan and your deed before you take responsibility to have it removed. Also contact your home owners policy.
Thank you for your care and concern… we did the due diligence! It is in fact our tree 👍💛
@@DianaKokku Here in Louisiana, that tree would be cut up and put on a rack to dry for the winter, what little winter we have. Oak is some of the best fire wood. And cooking wood.
And in Maine, if a tree is on the property line, you have equally shared responsibility.
In PA you are only responsible for removing the part that fell on your property and your neighbor's homowners policy covers the part that fell on their property regardless of whose tree it was. So you might want to look into that also.
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"He could probably use a friend" is how I met my husband! We were in our 20s, my husband had just completed 5 years in the military, moved back home after Iraq and we became friends... for a month before falling head over heels in love! ❤
I’ve been so lonely..I moved back home to care for my dad. He’s passed 9 yrs ago I bought our family home. But since then I just have not been able to rebuild friendships. The ones I’ve had were older than me and have made their transition. We have tried church after church but they were not a good fit. My 98 yr old Uncle just passed. He was my happy place. I miss him so much. This video is so very true for me. I want a hug so bad.. 💔 at 67 I’ve never have felt so lonely before.
Praying for you dear one✝️
Yes! Prayers for you, my friend. You are not alone. I promise .
I am honored to be considered your friend! Well, that's what you said around the 1:00 minute mark... LOL
Introvert here 🖐😃.
I've moved all over England, but I've booked myself into a short adult learning course to learn a bit of flower arranging to meet more creative people like myself 🤞😀
It's not the easiest to make friends regardless of age these days because a lot of women feel like they need to compare or be in competition with each other and I hate that, it really drains me, so just trying to find friends who just want to enjoy life without drama & competition is hard.
Diana, I love how you took the fallen tree and turned it into a beautiful thoughtful sermon. Everything that happens to us is a learning experience.
As an introvert, my rest and resilience are renewed when I am 100% alone. The one other “person” I need in my alone time is God❤
Praise the Lord no one was outside when it happened and no damage to your homes or vehicle.
Love Your Heart Diana. Thank you for reaching out to us as friends. We all need good friends even more today.
Love love love your hair. The length is so pretty and the curtain bangs look great. Very feminine and stylish
I've never heard of curtain bangs. What exactly are they?
@@maggie9256I live in England and we use the word fringe instead of bangs. It’s the hair that covers the forehead. I think curtain bags are when you grow out your fringe so that it no longer covers your forehead.
My grandsons live in Tennessee and we are in Alabama. My daughter is so good about Facetiming me so I can see them. We had the privilege of being able to go on vacation with them this past week. We made alot of memories together and we drew even more close to our grandsons this week. I'm so grateful to God for that opportunity.
Thanks Diana! I needed to hear this today. My hubby passed away yesterday and I know I will face some lonely times and grief. It started a while back when my time and energy were spent in care-giving. Part of me is hallow inside now, but I don't have to fall. There are others I already know who are in the same season of life. I intend to reach out instead of hiding. I'm thinking of it as being Alone Together. Thanks for the timely word!
My sympathies
I am so sorry for your loss. You are correct that there are people that are on the same journey that you just started. My younger sister was on Hospice when she passed away almost a year ago. The support groups nationwide are very helpful and they even had sub-groups (virtually) for those that lost a parent or those that lost a spouse. You are in my prayers! 💔
I'm so sorry for your loss... please take your time and give yourself space for healing. I hope you find others who will give you strength.
Diana I just wanted to say that you seemed very calm today, like you truly had peace and strength in your heart. And you looked really beautiful as well. I kept thinking wow, that light green is her color for sure! Have a blessed weekend. 😊
You are radiating with Jesus and warmth. That color looks amazing on you!
So glad it didn't hit your houses!
I am so thankful it didn't fall on anyone's house and no harm came to your precious family! You are looking so pretty.😊
That makes so much sense! When we give and give and give, we end up as ‘empty’ as that tree! Just the slightest problem, and we fall down! Our trust in Him, rebuilds us, when we take the time to get back into His Loving Arms!
I agree!
I like your bangs and you just look lovely overall today. Very pretty!
I’m an introvert but I still need my friends. I enjoy getting together and sometimes I actually FaceTime with farther away friends between visits. I don’t really enjoy large groups but I am okay at them, I just need some alone time after.
Why do I always feel so good after one of your videos? I feel lighter, I find myself smiling, and my head is clearer. Thank you for sharing the love that always, always, always wins.❤
Walks in the woods. Maybe with my nature loving middle kiddo who notices God’s gifts. That’s what reboots me.
Yep I’m hollow in middle.
It’s hard to live life with out a tribe.
We move to Texas three years ago.
Went to a church made friends.
Now they have moved.
Starting over again.
I am more of an introvert than an extrovert. I am 67 yrs old now and I often really long for a close friend now. Most of any social time is spent with my family who I love very much..But they all have busy lives too.. I do not live close to the really good friends I used to have.
I am a Pastor's wife too, so there's that... I definitely feel the hollow part inside and don't feel like I have any more to give to others.
I love listening to your programs.
Diana, Oh, What a beautiful message. Your tree analogy was perfect.. I can relate we moved 8 years ago and it has been so hard to find close friends in this new place. I am an outgoing loving person and try to bring a ray of sunshine to others. I was surprised how different acting people are from Florida to Alabama. Thankfully, my hope lies in my faith in God and the fact I can drive an hour to see family and friends. However, it's just not the same here. Just a weird closed off big city vibe. In fact, it was so funny the lady at the antique store asked us if we were from here. We said we transplanted here. She said oh your so nice and friendly.
I absolutely love your hair. You look more beautiful than ever. Thanks for always being so caring. You’re a real source of encouragement.
❤❤❤
I'm definitely more comfortable in my own company but have less than a handful of friends that I get together with (individually and some with their husband) that fulfill my desire to be around others. I prefer small social settings, even with family. My extended family is fulfilling and while we are miles apart, we keep in touch, which fulfills me. I also appreciate my online friends!
Diana, I so needed to hear this today. There's been much medical struggle for my loved ones since 2020. I am grateful that I am the healthy one, but I'm the constant caregiver. Not complaining. For any of you out there, please don't say to a caregiver, "Take care of yourself." That is not helpful to hear. Maybe send a card, or ask if you can come visit. The caregiver knows she/he should take care of herself/himself. HELP the caregiver take care somehow/some way.
I always learn something when watching your videos, Diana … “curtain bangs” who knew?! Yes, they look great on you and your glasses too. I hope you are getting your sleep in this busy season. ❤️🇨🇦🙏
My two favorite ways to feel better about life: Sitting alone with first my bible, and then my planner with a cup of tea. Going out for supper with my husband (or doing just about anything just the two of us!).
I appreciate your kind words. I really needed this today. Not sure why I’ve been feeling emotional and alone lately. So thank you again. ❤
So good Diana. I’m a complete introvert social situations give me anxiety. I’ve been very lonely this summer. I’m on summer break and don’t seem to connect at all with my teacher co workers. I try but no one invites me.
Very much an introvert! At least currently. In the past when I have lived in community (college, houses with 5-7 other people, etc.), I absolutely loved being around people all the time. But mainly the people I knew well and was comfortable with. Now I’m 30, single, no kids, all of my past friends live in different states across the country, and I am horrible at keeping in contact with them to the point they have pretty much given up trying to continue the friendship. And I know I will end up doing the same thing again even if I try and don’t want to keep putting them through that. So after about 3 years of being primarily alone, I’m starting to build some friendships with people at the church I have started attending. But being around them is draining at this point. I love them all, but I need my time alone now. Self-care no longer looks like spending time, even quality time, with a close friend. Self-care now is crocheting or doing some other crafty thing with only my animals around, reading a book in a dark cozy corner, and even going to the movie theatre by myself.
Volunteering at church and singing karaoke . Both fill me up with joy
Some of our karaoke family have been singing for 30 years together.
I just love your ability to see a metaphor anywhere in your life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. ❤
Thank you Diana for this video and that prayer. I didn't know how much I needed it, until you prayed it!😘
Isn’t it interesting that we have always needed writings about how to be a friend. In ~44 BC Cicero wrote a book. How to Be a Friend: An Ancient Guide to True Friendship (Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers)
Oak trees die from the inside out and they are pretty dangerous. We have them here and we cut the ones down that were close to our house. They are scary and drop HUGE limbs.
Great analogies with the trees. Great message.
I love listening to both you and Dawn!! You two remind me of me and my oldest daughter!😂 You both rock!!! ❤
We need physical friends! 🙏🏻 God bless you!
Thank you dear Diana for your love and encouragement - you’re such a gift from the good Lord !!!!
So glad your house is safe and you are safe.
It was such a miracle, it fully missed the house AND car in the driveway! 🙏💛
As an introvert (and a chronic illness warrior) I have zero social battery. I’m not a fan of the term “self care” bc it can be carried too far. For me “self care” is reliance on God and community. My “community” is my family and 3 trusted friends who love and nurture me, and with whom I’m ALWAYS safe. I rarely see them, but a text or call wields love. My grounding is God. Sometimes he also provides other community sources like my “buy nothing” group, or connections via fb. I’m so grateful for zoom which is how I now “attend” church.
This is beautiful, all of the ways you have community and experience God through local and social community 🥰👏
@@DianaKokku how kind you are. What a remarkable family you have ❤️
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Funny how we think we're the only one who finds our friends gone (either by death,moving, change of lifestyle). Retirement wasn't from just work but from friendships too.
Thank you Diana! I needed to hear this in the messy middle. Changed jobs in the past year (current one is better), but it's taking time on the social side of things, which is to be expected. Then our church is going through a major overhaul, this is a challenge for me. Then beyond that seeing the world events, so many prayers going up. Keeping the faith no matter what.
I am an introvert, and key for me is to balance solitude with time with friends and family. That said a telephone chat with one of my besties always lifts me up.
I truly love your talks with us. So real. So caring. Always better for face to face relationships.
I’m an extrovert but when I retired I entered a season of REST and discovered that I like being alone more than I thought I did. I moved and made friends too quickly and many of them were not good friends. I’m settled now and find that I have 4-5 “besties” and several other casual but good friends.
Love your bangs, love your glasses, and love your messages.
You look so slim Diana!! I hope you feel as blessed as you deserve! You are a marvel!!
Our friend, Jesus loves us anyway....so powerful!!!
By the way...your hair is beautiful.
It didn't fall on a structure--blessing!
Praise the Lord the tree did not go over your roof - sometimes good friends are for a season just like the tree.
Introvert here… I do need the time with friends or a friend… but before that I need time to myself for internal processing. This is because the internal processing is necessary for me before I articulate my thoughts.
I'm a bit of both depending on the situation. I'm a pastor's wife mom of 5; with 3 boys still at home.❤💙😊
I'd love to have someone to talk to and relax and wind my day down with. And who knows this better than other moms around us.😊
I'm a happy, social person but when it comes to reflective time (to satisfy that hollow feeling), I find one to one in person time works well. In my season of life, being with my like minded BFF, my adult daughter, gives me peace. We will walk on the beach or pick strawberries on the farm. The support of one person who I can talk to and understands me and my deep rooted values rather than getting lost in a group of people where It can be overwhelming is priceless. I prefer introverted time to reflect and pray so I can be there for others around me.
Too bad about the tree. Our neighbors tree came down and most ended up in our yard . My husband removed as much as he could from our yard and then our neighbor had someone take care of the rest. I enjoyed this video. I really like your curtain bangs.
Diana, I'm a introvert since my second divorce. My friends that live in the apartment complex have become friends, but no one close. We meet for coffee at 9 am & 5 pm which is nice.
Talking with a friend one on one recharges me also reading a book helps me so much as well.
Your hair looks really pretty in the video. It was the first thing I thought when I started watching.
That green is definitely YOUR color! You look fabulous in that shirt.
I was thinking how amazing your hair looks. If I had a best friend that was as supportive as you I would feel blessed! Thanks for this video and all you do to encourage us xx 🌳
What an encouraging chat!! Thanks for the Biblical perspective to such an important topic.
Here in Ohio it doesn't matter whose tree it is, but whose property it fell on. Two of our neighbors have had trees fall on our property and we got the bill.
Dear Diana,
Thank you so much for this powerful message
I love your new bangs.
So need to make the time to get with my childhood bff! She needs it!!! (ME TOO)
SO good, Diana! ~Loved everything about this message! Thank you! One of my dear friends & I meet for ‘refreshers’ on a regular basis. We often reference, Proverbs 11:25- (NIV) “ A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” SO true! I was touched to my core when you leaned into the camera & said, “… ah, you’re part of it, just for the record!” P.S. I love a trim/cut that softly frames the face a bit! Your new bangs do this! Beautiful! ✨
🙏🏼❤️🥹What a Beautiful prayer 🙏🏼😭I felt that so much❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Thank You, May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family, May you continue to put out these videos and be Blessing to us All here 🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼God Bless
One of your greatest messages yet, so many truths, all beautifully woven in Scripture. Thank you for taking the time to do the video--with your very busy family and in-laws there now, you had many other things you could have chosen to do!
I'm an introvert, and you inspire me so much! I do agree with your thoughts on self-care. For me, having 1 or 2 close people outside of family is super beneficial in many ways. And hopefully we have close relationships with family members as well. I'm newly an empty nester, and have more emotional bandwidth to nurture relationships outside of my immediate family.
Even introverts need people even when some of us think we don’t. We're supposed to love each other deeply. 1 Peter 4:8
Thank you. You were speaking to me this morning. Amen
I like your curtain bangs. I am actually thinking about doing the same. You look great in them.🎉
Your videos are always so uplifting and helpful! Thank you so much!
I love you hair and your glasses. You are looking so good.
I just love you and your channel🩷
my friends from HS are long gone....those friendships ddnt last...then the ones I met when I had kids go when they grow up...now I dont have any.
I was called by God to be more active in church and To place my marriage and home first. I quit a sorority I belonged to because it isn’t a godly group. The ladies are all godly women we just are not allowed to talk about God at meetings. So this was the clear choice to put off. So I have literally pushed away 10 friends but Jesus is my friend and He is asking me to spend time with him. I still have ladies at the church and in the Bible study that I lead. I like what you said and Jesus brings us the friends He wants us to have. Prayer. I love you and Dawn. God bless you.
I get my tank filled by going to church every week; being with my church family lifts me up and encourages me. I do have one sister who I am mentoring; we meet regularly and that fills me up as well, even though I am pouring into her spiritual life. Your videos are so encouraging and uplifting as well ❤❤
I love the way you put a different perspective on things. You validated several things for me. Sending appreciation from Oklahoma.
This is everything I needed to hear today, Diana. I got into an accident a few days ago for someone like me who is constantly a very active person it's been very difficult to sit still in order to heal. I can't thank you enough more than words can say.
My cousins wife became my best female friend. She passed unexpectedly in March. My husband is my best friend but you need a girlfriend. Recently travelled to see my childhood best friend and it was geat but we don't share our faith.
Thank you Diana for this word from the Lord and for your prayers on all of our behalf. The Body of Christ-the Church- is a beautiful thing and a wonderful gift from our loving Father. We need Jesus and we need each other. God bless you and your family as you follow Jesus and point others to Him❤️
Yes it is nice to have a chat with a friend or time reading outside
I love your capacity to find the lesson in the felled tree.
Thank you for the encouragement!
Great tree analogy!
Thank you so much for this great video!!
So happy the tree fell with no harm. Your hair looks great Diana.
Thank you for the video, so true, we need each other.
Thank you for this great post Diana! 😊
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