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.

Are You Unfolding Spiritually? A Reflection on Faith Mar 20, 2022

I have a question: Are you unfolding spiritually?

If you’re like me, you’ve reflected on how your life has evolved. Just like a flower, our petals of life extend, stretch, and unfold day-by-day. Not only in the physical sense but also spiritually. With each second, minute and hour, we are flourishi...

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How Will You Bloom Today? A Spring Reflection on Spiritual Renewal Mar 13, 2022

I have a question: How will you bloom today?

The season of spring gives us the opportunity to think about the many ways God has allowed us to enrich ourselves and the lives of others. However (comma), we must also be willing and ready to water the withered areas of our own lives. A few topics that ...

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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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Laughing with Myself: Finding Healing and Humor in Sobriety Jul 28, 2021

I have a question: When was the last time you laughed with your Self?

Ya’ll, I laugh with my Self all the time! Why?

Firstly, because I can. LOL! (Pun intended). Secondly, because I understand and fully accept my quirkiness. I’m animated, make up my own vocabulary to express my Self, and will choo...

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The Value of Journaling: Why My Notebook Is My Spiritual Companion Jun 17, 2021

I have a question: What is the value of a journal?

For me, the collectible for record keeping is a priceless, prized possession!


Journaling as a Record of Spiritual Growth

Just as smartphones and social media platforms reintroduce me to memories with visual timelines of my past, journals allow ...

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