WellnessByRuby

  We talked about joy last night at CU - not the surface kind, but the kind that changes something inside of you. The kind that doesn’t come and go with the day, but flows from somewhere eternal. It reminded me how often we try to draw joy from things that were never meant to hold it - plans, people, achievements, approval. They make us feel good for a while, but it’s never enough. There’s always a quiet ache left behind, a hunger for something deeper. Because the truth is, lasting joy doesn’t come from below. It comes from above. Joy from the Source In John 15:10-11, Jesus says, “If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Fathers commands and remain in his love. I have Told you this so my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." That line -  My joy in you  - changes everything. It means joy isn’t something we have to chase or create. It’s something we receive from God Himself. His joy isn’t built on moments or moods. I...

  Have you ever noticed how just when life starts to feel peaceful -when your relationship is strong, friendships are close, or your spirit feels calm - something suddenly shifts? A misunderstanding happens. A moment of silence feels heavier than it should. You start replaying conversations, wondering, “Did I do something wrong?” or “Maybe they don’t really care like I thought.” Sometimes, those moments aren’t just coincidences or mood swings. They can be subtle spiritual attacks meant to disturb the peace God gives us. The Bible warns us in 1 Peter 5:8 :  “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” But the Devil doesn’t always come roaring. Most of the time, he whispers. He plants thoughts and feelings that sound like our own voice - quiet lies wrapped in familiar tones: “You’re not good enough.” “They’re pulling away.” “You’ll never be happy.” He doesn’t have to destroy our world in an instant...

One of the main reasons I started this page is to share parts of my journey in hopes that it might help others in some way. Whether that’s helping someone feel validated and less alone, encouraging them to overcome certain struggles, or simply offering advice that has helped me personally, my hope is that my words can bring some value. With that in mind, I want to share something I’ve been experiencing recently-extreme overthinking patterns. I felt a real urge to write about it today because I believe that putting my thoughts into words will be just as beneficial for me as it may be for you, the reader. The past two weeks have been particularly challenging. My thoughts have been overwhelming: constantly overanalysing every interaction, every conversation, and every situation. It reached a breaking point where it stopped being something I could quietly deal with in my own head and began affecting my daily life. I didn’t feel like going to lectures, I avoided social situations, and eve...

  Autumn has always been one of my favourite seasons. Yes I am one of those girls. There’s just something about this time of year that instantly feels comforting -the cooler air, the golden leaves, the crunch underfoot. Even the everyday things, like walking home from uni or grabbing a coffee, somehow feel different in autumn, like they’ve been given a softer, cosier edge. For me, it’s a season built on small rituals. After a long day, I love coming home, wrapping up in a blanket, and either reading or putting on a comfort film. Some evenings are spent baking with friends - cinnamon buns, flapjacks, brownies - the kind of things that fill the house with that warm, sweet smell and make everything feel instantly homely. There are also a few traditions I never skip. Pumpkin picking every year (cliché but always fun), wandering through farm shops and autumn markets, and rewatching nostalgic films are all part of my autumn routine. I love mixing quieter nights in with pub tri...