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Razor-Thin Margin

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It's okay to take a break and rest

Running on fumes? Quit it…

Why do we do this to ourselves?

Time to replenish mind, body, and soul isn’t just a “nice to have.” 

It is a necessity. A vital requirement.

Let’s make the adjustment.

Just sharing in love as I’m learning to do different and do better…

Blessings, Kayren 

“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”

(Jeremiah 6:16)

“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

(Zephaniah 3:17)

© Copyright 2025 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Get the Tiramisu

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Self-care is NOT selfish

It was the best ending to a delightful lunch. Honestly, it was rather epic – and I don’t throw that term around lightly.

I’d looked forward to visiting my favorite local Thai restaurant since I scheduled my day off. #MoreHearts

The red curry with shrimp, egg rolls, and egg drop soup were the “tummy hug” I needed after a grueling workweek.

Sure, I could’ve skipped the sweet treat and been satisfied with my lovely and satisfying meal. But I really like tiramisu, and my server said this tiramiau was exquisite. 

He didn’t oversell it.😋

The tiramisu was all that, a bag of chips, the crumbs in the bottom of the bag, and then some.💯

After my first bite, I was transported to a spiritual experience.😇 Halfway through, I was boxing it up to finish this delicacy at home in my PJs and fuzzy socks.

Because a dessert like this deserved an audience of one.😜😆

I encourage you to schedule a day to breathe. Soon. 

Don’t put it off for weeks. Seriously. 

Your body, mind, soul, and spirit will thank you. 

Blessings, Kayren

“31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

(Matthew 6:31-33)

© Copyright 2025 by Kayren J. Cathcart

NEW Episode: The Convo Lab welcomes Rita Garnto

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I’ve connected with another dynamic woman who knows that #SelfCareIsNOTselfish and I’m excited to share our conversation with YOU! #TheConvoLab #AllSistahsAreWelcome 

Rita Garnto with Simple Self-Care by Rita shares valuable tips and techniques for Building Up Your Stress Armor in this timely NEW episode of The Convo Lab. 

Check out this amazing interview on YouTube or LinkedIn and learn how to show yourself MORE LOVE and stress LESS!

BONUS: Keep scrolling to check out my nostalgic Hello Kitty nails – they’re absolutely adorbs and they make me SMILE because I count nail design time as self-care LOL…thanks again to Kourtney (on IG @huesovhazel) for decorating me with her artistic genius!

“36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?

37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment.

39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

(Matthew 22:36-40)

© Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

p.s. Drop me a comment after you watch; I wanna to hear from you…please Like, Share, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel for notifications of new episodes of The Convo Lab!

Thanks so much,
Kayren

NEW Episode: The Convo Lab welcomes Kim Angeli

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Kim Angeli, CEO & Founder of GratefulBox.com, shares unique ways to inspire grateful living on this NEW episode of The Convo Lab. Check out this amazing interview on YouTube or LinkedIn and prepare to learn some wisdom that will positively impact you – both personally and professionally!

BONUS: Kim has graciously offered a free gift to viewers of The Convo Lab – a “Choose Grateful” key tag! Request yours here: https://gratefulbox.com/choosegratefulkeytag

“O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.”

(Psalm 105:1)

© Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

p.s. Drop me a comment after you watch; I wanna to hear from you…& please Like, Share, Comment, and SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel for notifications of new episodes of The Convo Lab!

Thanks so much,

Kayren

Nailed It!!! 💅🏾🦋

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I’m looking at this lovely butterfly all the time…so mesmerizing!
Kourtney’s nail genius on display!

After a few short months of being her client, I am certain that Kourtney KNOWS me – and this helps her deliver a prime customer service experience every time.

You KNOW your nail tech is a keeper when she:

  1. Guides you to a color combo that eases you into the neon you’ve been hesitant to try for 3 seasons but it still works in a professional corporate setting 🤓
  2. Deciphers your ambiguous ask for “blingalicious” 💎 and pulls it off without using your prime obsession: gold glitter topcoat 
  3. Understands that your indecision between fill-in vs. gel polish vs. complete soak-off (so you can ambitiously do your own nails😯 with cheap polish from the drugstore😳…which will never happen because it takes more time than it’s worth and you get more product on your skin than on your nails🥴) is pure foolishness…and lets you run with that circular reasoning until you remember that your nail appointment is a valuable investment🎯 in your self-care and mental well-being 🥳 #SelfCareIsNOTselfish
  4. Patiently waits 🤐 until you realize (on your own) that you’re aggravated because you need the fill-in and cut-down within 3 weeks instead of trying to stretch it to 4 weeks (or beyond…#Guilty)
  5. Incorporates your child’s college colors (#AggiePride💙💛), your love of stickers, AND your business logo for transition, renewal, and rebirth in one fell swoop 🦋
  6. AND you BOTH laugh and cry🤣 in the same appointment because it’s a sistah chat, venting session, and therapy all rolled into one

At least that’s how it was for me! I left her chair with a song in my heart, ready to face the world again…with super-fabulous nails!

Thank you, Kourtney!💓🤗 Follow her on IG @huesovhazel to be dazzled by her creativity and artistry…

I hope you find great service that brings you similar nail joy…or book with Kourtney if you’re in the area – just don’t take MY appointment time, PLEEEEZE!😊😉 

“…but by love serve one another.”

(Galatians 5:13b)

© Copyright 2022 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Take a Break!🕊

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OK to take a break 11-26-2021

There’s no need for us to get caught up in the hoopla of the world system. Sabbath is restorative…let’s practice for proficiency.🙌🏽 May rest and restoration be yours today, my friend!🕊 #Selah

Blessings,

Kayren

“8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.“

(Exodus 20:8)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

My Black Friday SPECIAL 4 U!🥳

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Self-care not selfish Thurs. 9-2

Hey, friends! You’re in the right place for my fantastic #BlackFridaySpecial – whoo hoo!🥳👍🏼😉

If you’ve ever asked, “ME Time…what’s THAT?!” then these 7 Easy Self-Care Tips are for YOU!

Why? Because #SelfCareIsNOTselfish – that’s why!

Download your FREE tips now: https://tinyurl.com/7EasySelfCareTips

P.S. Share this link with all your friends! After all, gifts are for giving…and it’s WAY more fun to enjoy goodies with friends, right?! That’s why I’m GIVING you some of my best self-care tips…enjoy!

“37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

38 This is the first and great commandment.

39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”

(Matthew 22:37-39)

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.”

(I Corinthians 2:12)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

My Best Use for a Stick of Butter…

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…all week long – hands down!!! LOL🤣 Look at this absolutely glorious apple crisp, smell the cinnamon wafting through the air, taste that brown sugar…yes, Fall is officially HERE!🍁🍂

Granted, I’ll admit this is a deconstruction of my sugar-free oatmeal breakfast earlier this week, but I figured that this Thursday night deserved a treat like apple crisp, so I went for it! Sooo glad I did…dessert perfection!😋 #NoRegrets #UNapologetic #JudgmentFreeZone #BakedInJoy #AppleEqualsFruit 🍎

Hubby & I polished off 1/3 of this while still hot outta the oven😋…2 years till empty nest…but who’s counting?😯🤔😏 Ha ha ha!

Happy Fri-YAY, y’all!!!😊🥳

“Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings.”

(Psalm 17:8)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

Set a Different Type of Goal

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REST can be a to-do today! #PermissionGranted #RestWithoutGuilt #SelfCareIsNotSelfish 

“38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 

39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 

40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 

42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

(Luke 10:38-42, NIV)

© Copyright 2021 by Kayren J. Cathcart

My Best Gifts Are NOT Under the Tree This Year

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Filled to overflowing with gratitude, overwhelmed by the goodness of God, and perhaps a bit hopped up on the choco-chip-walnut cookies I baked and nibbled too close to bedtime, I had to get up and capture this moment.

Earlier tonight, my teens put the lights on our Christmas tree (without adult supervision!); it was fun to eavesdrop on their bantering conversation. Yesterday, they assembled the tree. I think we’re subconsciously decorating in phases since the boxes of ornaments, tinsel, bows, and all things festive were dragged from the attic and wreaths hung outside two days ago. They left the tree lights on after they went to bed, and I was mesmerized by the simple, unfinished, yet unadorned with ornaments beauty when I caught a glimpse on my way to refill my water bottle.

This year, I am super-excited about the holidays – to the point that I got each member of the family themed holiday pajamas for Christmas morning photos. (#MemoryMakingMama #GuiltyNotSorry!). I’m so excited that I’m ready to wear mine in November! LOL 😜🤣🎉

This is evidence of personal growth that has taken time and diligent self-work. My grandmother passed away on Thanksgiving Day 2008, so the holiday season was bittersweet for me for several years. Not until recently did I personally experience Christ removing the sting of death FOR ME, and it made all the difference. Grief is a process, but so is life, healing, forgiveness, and restoration – and none of these processes should be rushed or glossed over. For too long, I lived suspended between past memories and fantasy wishes beyond my grasp, while attempting to ignore (sometimes harsh) reality. This year, I’m in a place to embrace the entire spectrum of life and all that it holds – and that feels GOOD…like breathing in clean, fresh air.

This year, I am unbound by a calendar. Honestly, I feel that I’ve experienced both Thanksgiving and Christmas in my heart on multiple occasions in the past couple of months…and I look forward to celebrating with my family throughout the remainder of 2020 and into the new year. I’m not waiting anymore. My declaration of appreciation for God’s grace and goodness has already begun. And I’m thankful that this year, my best and most meaningful gifts are not under the Christmas tree. May you discover the same realization to be true for you…

Praying God’s abundant blessings for you and your family during this holiday season,

Kayren

“55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”

(I Corinthians 15:55-58)

© Copyright 2020 by Kayren J. Cathcart