Author: Rita Lynn Berry

Rita Lynn Berry, EdS, LCMHC, is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and the founder of NewVision Counseling and Consulting Services, PLLC. She is also the creator of the Journey to Me™ program and Mend n Muse Media™, where she shares tools and reflections that support healing, resilience, and self-love.

Strength in Togetherness

Two people walk hand in hand through a serene snow-covered forest path, with golden sunlight filtering through tall trees, symbolizing hope, support, and the strength of togetherness.

Together, we carry life’s burdens and joys, multiplying hope along the way. Lean on the relationships that strengthen you and offer your light to those who need it most. There is power in walking hand in hand.

Small Acts of Kindness

A young man in a winter coat helps an elderly woman carry her groceries during a gentle snowfall on a warmly lit street, symbolizing compassion and small acts of kindness.

A small act of kindness may seem simple, but its impact can be profound. Like light in the darkness, these humble gestures bring hope and warmth to those who need it most. Let your kindness shine today.

Finding Light in Each Other: Leaning on Each Other

A serene, snowy landscape featuring an ascending pathway winding toward a brilliant star shining in a vast night sky filled with stars. Snow-covered hills and evergreen trees surround the path, evoking a sense of peace, purpose, and spiritual journey.

Sometimes, the journey feels long and the path uncertain, but we are never truly alone. Like the Wise Men who followed the star, we can trust the light that guides us forward—and lean on those who walk beside us for support. The light grows stronger in the sharing.

Finding Light In Each Other: A Shared Spark

An older African American couple sits closely on a wooden bench, smiling warmly at each other as golden light and soft snowflakes fall around them. Both wear cozy winter sweaters, creating a serene and uplifting scene.

In this season of Advent, we are reminded that light grows brightest when it is shared. Like Mary and Joseph leaning on each other and the shepherds journeying together, we too can bring hope and warmth to one another through simple acts of compassion and connection.

Carrying the Light Forward

Hands in a cozy knitted sweater holding a glowing candle surrounded by autumn leaves, symbolizing warmth, hope, and the light we carry forward.

Even the smallest light can illuminate the darkest path. As we reach the end of this week’s reflections, we’re reminded that the light we carry is not just for ourselves but for others as well. Each act of kindness, resilience, or hope can inspire those around us to find their way. Today, reflect on how you can be a light for someone else while honoring your own journey forward.