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 Adversity Fuels Personal Growth: A Reflection on Spiritual Expansion Feb 18, 2022

I have a question: How has adversity contributed to your personal growth? 

Whether created on my own accord or otherwise, adversity leaps into my life to teach me valuable lessons. During such times I am reminded of the powerful Serenity Prayer:

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can...

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Do You Believe in Coincidences? A Reflection on Divine Timing and Healing May 26, 2021

I have a question: Do you believe in coincidences?

I don’t.

I believe the answers to my silent inquiries are introduced and answered by divine intervention. No matter how slight or small the presentation, when I pay attention to the details and the timing, the answers effortlessly rearrange or rea...

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