Books, Bargains, Belief, and a Mindful Minute

This is where our journey begins.

I’ve thought about blogging for a while, but it just never quite took off. Life was busy—kids, work, everything in between. But now, as an empty nester, I feel like I finally have the space... and some inspiration to share.  My hope for this space is simple:  to share stories, to talk about the hard walks with Jesus, to recommend phenomenal books that have moved me, to encourage you to take a minute to just be you—and maybe learn something new along the way.  And who knows? I might even throw in a few of the cool bargains I’ve found, just for fun.  Thank you for joining me on this journey. I’m excited to see where it leads—and I’m even more excited to have you here with me.


Choosing Happiness

As I sit at my desk in my home office, I glance at the clock before my next patient. This is something I talk about so often in my sessions:  Every day, we have a choice.  You can wake up, have everything go wrong, and choose to let it define your day. Or—you can choose to be happy anyway.

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About me

Christine Perez is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Kansas and a Licensed Counselor in Missouri, with over 25 years of experience walking alongside individuals on their therapy journeys. Her greatest passions are God, family, and helping others find peace and purpose in the middle of life’s messiness.  And let’s not forget—she also loves a great bargain when she finds one!