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.

How Well Do You Embrace Unexpected Change in Recovery? May 23, 2022

I have a question: How well do you welcome unexpected change when it arrives?

Like most, I tend to plan days, weeks, and sometimes months in advance. As of late, I have been called to plan the upcoming years with more diligence and direction. Could it be I’m getting older and desire a fulfillment i...

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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 We Pour Into Each Other: A Reflection on Support and Spiritual Reciprocity Feb 24, 2022

I have a question: How do people pour into you? How do you pour into others?

(Okay, that’s two questions … haha!)


When People Pour Into You With Purpose

There is no doubt in my mind our paths cross different personalities for different reasons. Some meet us on the road of encouragement, others ...

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