e-Journals by Elora M. Kindred

Welcome to the elorasong® blog—a sacred space of storytelling, recovery, and self-discovery. Here, you’ll find reflections on sobriety, healing after military service, spiritual growth, and personal empowerment. These heartfelt writings are crafted especially for Black women veterans who are ready to reclaim their lives in sobriety.

Will You Plant Your Seeds Today? A Spiritual Reflection on Personal Growth Mar 07, 2022

I have a question: Will you plant your seeds today?

As spring approaches, I can’t help but smile with excitement. The season represents the budding of newness. However, before this happens, seeds are sown in our lives to take root and bloom. Sometimes this is done intentionally through strategic pl...

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How Contentment Serves the Soul: A Quiet Reflection on Inner Peace Feb 09, 2022

I have a question: How does contentment serve you?

For me, it serves as spiritual satisfaction in any given area (or all areas) of my life. As I gradually learn to embrace contentment and become hungry for growth, this silent companion replaces calamity with calm.

However (comma), whenever I feel ...

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Books, Plants, and Solitude: My Not-So-Secret Great Escapes Feb 04, 2022

Not so secretly, I am a huge fan of books and plants. Why?

Solitude.

Books readily remove me from disruptive or unexpected life experiences. They also have the uncanny capability of introducing me to new understandings such as introspection, history, and personal development. In the quiet moments,...

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Room 118: A Poetic Reflection on Contentment and Self-Love Jan 28, 2022

Twelve years ago, on January 7th, I wrote a poem dedicated to my definition of contentment and self-love.

At the time it was written, my living situation appeared bleak on the outside. The obstacles I encountered subjected me to doubt, discouragement, and internal discord — all while approaching th...

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