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Get THE Leftover Pieces APP & don't miss anything! CLICK HERE Grief + Workdays: Micro-Boundaries That Keep You FunctionalJournal prompt: “One thing my body asked for (and what I did)…”Mondays can hit hard. Today we protect capacity with tiny, professional yes/no lines.A Flicker (Hope) — One clear choice Choosing “later” instead of forcing “now” can bring instant relief. That relief is data—keep it.To Rebuild (Healing) — Three office scripts Inbox: “I'll review and reply by EOD/Wednesday.” Meeting: “I can do 20 minutes; what's the priority?” Focus: “Heads-down for the next hour—will circle back after.”Take a Step (Becoming) — Bookend your day Add two 5-minute blocks to your calendar: Start-Up (water, orient, top 1 task) and Shut-Down (close tabs, summarize, tomorrow's first brick).Choose-your-energy menu:Hollow (low): Put up a 25-minute focus block (do-not-disturb + one small task).Healing (medium): Use one script verbatim today.Becoming (higher): Create a daily Start-Up and Shut-Down template and set them to repeat.Food for Thought Today: Professional clarity is humane—to you and everyone else. Boundaries reduce confusion, and less confusion means less activation. Let the calendar and the sentence do the heavy lifting.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 12:3–8 and how God has given each of us a supernatural way to impact His world through the Holy Spirit. He shares how God sometimes accentuates and enhances our natural, God-given abilities and design—and other times, He works by supernaturally changing us altogether. Either way, we are called to use our gifts humbly and faithfully for His glory.

Self-Witnessing When Others Can't Hold ItJournal prompt: “If I gave myself 10% more gentleness, I would…”Sometimes the right listener isn't available. Today we make sure you still get heard.A Flicker (Hope) — Proof you exist Your words on paper or in a memo are evidence. Seeing or hearing yourself can soften the edge—keep that proof.To Rebuild (Healing) — 5-minute self-witness Set a timer for 5 minutes. Speak or write: • What happened (facts, not drama). • What I feel (one word is enough). • What I need next (water, rest, boundary, help). Stop when the timer ends. No editing.Take a Step (Becoming) — Create a safe container Start a private note titled “Witness Log” or a folder of voice memos. Date today's entry. That's your place to come back to.Choose-your-energy menu:Hollow (low): Write one sentence: “Right now I feel ____ and I need ____.”Healing (medium): Do the full 5-minute self-witness and drink a glass of water after.Becoming (higher): Add a repeating “Witness Log” reminder 3x/week.Food for Thought Today: Being your own witness is not a consolation prize; it's a discipline. Each honest entry quiets the part of you bracing to be misunderstood. You're teaching your system that your truth has a home.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Weekend Reset Ritual (Small, Repeatable, Real)Journal prompt: “Today, leaning into self-care looks like…”Weekends can feel loud or empty. Today we keep a tiny ritual that steadies you without stealing your energy.A Flicker (Hope) — A repeatable calm spot The same mug, the same chair, the same two minutes of quiet. Familiar can be soothing—let it be.To Rebuild (Healing) — Three-part reset (≤10 minutes)Clear a square: Tidy one small surface (nightstand, counter corner).Add a comfort: Warm drink, soft blanket, favorite song (60 seconds).Mark the moment: Light a candle or open a window; take one slow exhale.Take a Step (Becoming) — Name your ritual Give it a simple name—“Morning Patch,” “Porch Pause,” “Candle Minute.” Put it on your calendar for next Saturday/Sunday.Choose-your-energy menu:Hollow (low): Sit in your calm spot for 2 minutes. Breathe out longer than you breathe in.Healing (medium): Do the three-part reset once today.Becoming (higher): Schedule this ritual for both weekend days for the next month.Food for Thought Today: Rituals are bricks, not magic. The point isn't special—it's steady. Repeating one small kindness for your nervous system teaches your body where to find you when the day tilts.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Say Less, Save Energy (Boundaries Without the Essay)Journal prompt: “Today, permission looks like…”Clarity beats performance. Short, kind sentences protect your battery.A Flicker (Hope) — Immediate ease after a clean line Feel the exhale when you keep it simple: fewer words, less convincing, more relief. Keep the relief.To Rebuild (Healing) — Three scripts to pocket Time-box: “I can do 20 minutes.” Scale-down: “I'm joining by phone today.” Opt-out: “I'm skipping this one—catch you next time.”Take a Step (Becoming) — One rehearsal, one use Pick the script you'll most likely need. Say it out loud once (rehearsal). Use it at the first low-stakes opportunity.Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): Put your phone on Do Not Disturb for 15 minutes. Healing (medium): Send one boundary text using time-box or opt-out. Becoming (higher): Remove one non-essential task from this week and don't replace it.Food for Thought Today: You don't have to prove your pain to earn a boundary. The fewer words you need to be clear, the more energy you keep for healing. Let the sentence do the work—and let your nervous system enjoy the quiet that follows.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 12:1–2 and digs into what it means to live “in view of God's mercy.” He talks about how we can test and discern God's will through His Word and the Holy Spirit, making sure our lives align with His truth. Mike also reminds us that we are now God's temples—the place where His Spirit dwells—living in grateful response to the mercy of Christ, who has already paid it all.

Boring Bricks That Quietly Save the Day (Food • Water • Rest)Journal prompt: “If I gave myself 10% more gentleness, I would…”Grace is practical. The basics aren't glamorous, but they are medicine.A Flicker (Hope) — Relief after refuel Notice how the room feels different after water, a snack, or ten minutes horizontal. That ease is data—keep it.To Rebuild (Healing) — The FWR check (2 minutes) Food: Protein + fiber in the next hour (yogurt, nuts, egg, hummus + crackers). Water: Drink a full glass now; set a reminder for two more today. Rest: Choose one—10-minute lie-down, 20-minute walk, or power-down screens 30 minutes early.Take a Step (Becoming) — Stage tomorrow's basics Set out a water bottle, prep one snack, and block a 20-minute “walk or lie-down” on your calendar. Make tomorrow easier now.Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): Drink a full glass of water and eat a handful of something simple. Done. Healing (medium): Do the full FWR check once today. Becoming (higher): Batch-prep two snacks and schedule your rest window for the week.Today, I Leave you Here: Your worth isn't measured by how well you push through. The basics are not “cheats”; they're scaffolding. Feed the body, water the system, lower the lights—then watch how much more humane the day becomes.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 12:1–2 by focusing on what it means to know the will of God. Paul is likely speaking here of God's general will—His revealed desires for how we live—rather than a specific roadmap for our daily decisions. We come to understand this will through the transforming of our minds by God's Word and by being led by His Spirit in everyday life.

Regulate First (Nervous System Basics You'll Actually Use)Journal prompt: “One thing my body asked for (and what I did)…”Small regulation beats big resolve. Today is about tools you'll actually use in under two minutes.A Flicker (Hope) — Your body gives you clues Jaw unclenches after a slower exhale. Shoulders drop when you step outside. A tiny shift is still a shift—keep it.To Rebuild (Healing) — 3 quick resets (pick one) Orienting (60–90s): Look around and name 5 things you see, 3 you hear, 1 you feel on your skin. 3-3-6 breath (60s): Inhale 3 • hold 3 • exhale 6. Repeat 5 times. Warm/Cold contrast (30–60s): Warm drink or cool splash on wrists/face → slow exhale.Take a Step (Becoming) — Pre-game your transitions Choose one daily transition (wake-up, commute, post-work). Pair it with a 60–90 second reset above. Put it on your calendar as “Regulate first.”Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): 3-3-6 breath for one minute. Stop there. Healing (medium): Do orienting + a long exhale before your next task. Becoming (higher): Attach a reset to two transitions today (e.g., before email, before sleep).Food for Thought: Regulation isn't about becoming calm; it's about becoming capable. When your body feels a little safer, choices return. You don't need perfect peace to move—just enough steadiness to take the next honest inch. That counts, every time.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Romans 12:2 and what it means to not conform to the patterns of this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. He explores the difference between conforming and nonconforming, and the powerful process of bringing truth from the back of our minds to the front—so that our thinking and living are shaped by God's Word rather than the world around us.

A Gentle Reset (Your 24-Hour Plan)Journal prompt: “What I'm keeping from this week is…”End of first 7 days of October, not an end of you, just of the 1st 7 days of a new month...in a tough season. Today we keep what helped, release what didn't, and set a small plan for the next 24 hours.A Flicker (Hope) — Notice what worked once Which tiny thing warmed the room—witnessing, one brick, a boundary, a bit of light? Keep that. Repeats are allowed.To Rebuild (Healing) — 24-hour reset On paper or notes app, write three lines: • Flicker: one thing you'll notice (window light, song, candle). • Brick: one 7–10 minute task (body/home/admin/connection). • Care: one non-negotiable (water, food, meds, rest).Take a Step (Becoming) — Tomorrow's micro-intent One sentence, present-tense: “Tomorrow I move slowly and finish one thing.” Put it on your lock screen.Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): Do only the “Care” item. Done. Healing (medium): Do the Brick with a timer; stop when it dings. Becoming (higher): Share your micro-intent with a safe person or post it where you'll see it.To Consider Today: Integration is repetition, not heroics. The way through this season is often the next honest inch, practiced again tomorrow. When you choose a flicker, place a brick, and take one care step, you're not starting over—you're continuing. That counts.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about Romans 12:1 — how the old sacrifices of animals have been replaced with a new kind of worship. Now, we offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God. That means giving Him all of who we are — our minds, hearts, and bodies. We offer our ears and eyes to learn His truth, and our hands, mouths, and feet to live it out in everyday life. True worship isn't just what we say or sing — it's offering our whole selves to God.

Boundaries as Warmth (Not Walls)Journal prompt: “Today, permission looks like…”Boundaries aren't punishments—they're blankets. Today we practice limits that keep you warm enough to heal.A Flicker (Hope) — Relief after a clear no Notice what loosens when you cancel, leave early, or choose quiet. Relief is data. Keep the data.To Rebuild (Healing) — Scale it, don't explain it Use one of these today: • Time-box: “I can stay 30 minutes.” • Scale-down: “I'm joining by phone.” • Opt-out: “I'm skipping this one—catch you next time.” No five-paragraph essay required.Take a Step (Becoming) — Pre-write the line Choose one event this week. Pre-write your boundary and put it in your notes app. Read it once before you go. Use it as needed—early exits count.Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): Silence your phone for 20 minutes. Do nothing on purpose. Healing (medium): Send one boundary text using a time-box or opt-out.Becoming (higher): Remove one non-essential thing from your calendar this week.Just for Today: Clarity is a kindness to your future self. Every boundary you practice now becomes a bridge you can cross later when the season gets louder. You're not withdrawing from love—you're preserving the conditions under which love (and you) can breathe.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about how God hates sin—not out of anger alone, but because He delights in goodness and desires it for all His creatures. As we prepare for Paul's call to respond to the gospel, it's good to reflect on why God hates sin and how He is shaping us to become people who also love what is good and hate what destroys it.

Carrying Them Forward (Without Disappearing You)Journal prompt: “A way to honor them by honoring me is…”“Carrying forward” includes you. Today we make room for their memory and your life—together.A Flicker (Hope) — Connection counts Their song in a store aisle. A phrase they loved. A photo you pass without bracing. These are ties, not traps. Let one connection feel like company.To Rebuild (Healing) — A 3-step carry-forward ritualName: Say their name out loud.Touchstone: Light a candle, play 30 seconds of “their” song, or hold an item.Include: Name one thing you need today (water, rest, fresh air). Do it next.Take a Step (Becoming) — The “and” sentence Write one sentence that holds both: “I miss you and I'm making soup,” “I'm aching and I'm paying this bill,” “I'm tearful and I'm taking a walk.” Put it somewhere visible.Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): Whisper their name and yours. Place a hand on your chest. Healing (medium): Do the 3-step ritual once today. Becoming (higher): Share your “and” sentence with a safe person or in a notes app check-in.Food for Thought Today: Love doesn't demand your disappearance to prove itself. Carrying them forward means building a life sturdy enough to hold their memory without collapsing—and that requires including your needs. Each small “and” you live is a quiet refusal to choose between love and survival. Both belong.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Light as Companion, Not CureJournal prompt: “Today's flicker of hope was…”Witnessing light without forcing it to fix anything. Today we let light walk beside us and do only what light can do—show the next few feet.A Flicker (Hope) — Light you can actually hold Morning sun through a window. Moonlight on the driveway. A soft lamp instead of overhead glare. Not profound—present. Let one bit of light keep you company.To Rebuild (Healing) — One-minute light practice Step outside or to a window. Look at the light source (not directly at the sun). Inhale 4, hold 2, exhale 6—three times. Name one color you can see more clearly now. That's it.Take a Step (Becoming) — Schedule a light ritual Pick a daily 2–5 minute light moment (sun patch, lamp + tea, porch twilight). Put it on your calendar for the same time each day this week.Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): Sit by a window for 60 seconds. Breathe out longer than you breathe in. Healing (medium): Take a 5-minute light walk (to mailbox, around the block). Becoming (higher): Set a recurring “light ritual” alarm for the week.Food for Thought: Light is a companion, not a cure. You don't have to wring meaning from it—notice and allow. When the day feels heavy, a single, honest moment of brightness can anchor you long enough to choose your next inch. Reaching for light isn't denying grief; it's giving your nervous system something steady to lean on while you carry it all.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Rebuilding from Ruins (Bricks, Not Blueprints)Journal prompt: "A way to honor them by honoring me is…"There's no master plan—just weather and small bricks. Today is about doable over dazzling so the house you're rebuilding can actually stand.A Flicker (Hope) — Small done beats big imagined Finish one tiny thing: rinse the mug, move bills to one stack, crack a window, light a candle. Finished equals a warmer room. Warmth counts.To Rebuild (Healing) — Brick-of-the-Day (≤10 minutes)Pick a lane: Body · Home · Admin · Connection. Choose one tiny task.When/Then: “When it's 10:30, then I'll start the dishwasher.”Remove friction: set a 7–10 min timer, put items within reach, begin. If activation > 6/10, pause, long exhale, pick a lighter brick. Finishing small is the win.Take a Step (Becoming) — Value → micro-move Choose a value (steady, truthful, kind, creative, brave, present). Translate to today's micro-move: Steady: add a daily 10-minute “Brick” block to your calendar. Kind: schedule-send a two-sentence check-in to a fellow griever. Creative: lay out one tool you'll use tonight. Brave: message to join/host a small grief-friendly meetup this month.Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): Drink a full glass of water and change your socks. Done. Healing (medium): Do one Brick-of-the-Day task with a timer. Stop when it dings. Name it out loud. Becoming (higher): Write one sentence for the week (e.g., “Fewer yeses, earlier exits”). Put it where you'll see it.Just for Today: Rebuilding isn't moving on—it's creating enough structure to carry love and loss at the same time. Ten honest minutes today beats another day of waiting for perfect conditions. The house you're making is lived-in, not staged; every small brick is proof you're still here, still building.One gentle breath. Keep what serves; leave the rest. I'll see you tomorrow.

Being Seen on PurposeJournal prompt: "What healing looks like—even when I can't feel it—is…"Witnessing redistributes weight. Not gone—carried together. Today we practice asking to be seen, cleanly and without apology.A Flicker (Hope) — You're allowed to be heard Five quiet minutes. A nod. A text that lands. Hope isn't a speech; it's an accurate reflection without fixing.To Rebuild (Healing) — The five-minute witnessing ask Text: “Could you hold five minutes for me today? No fixing—just listening.” Live/Call: “I don't need solutions—just five minutes to be heard. Is now okay?” If no one's free: 3–5 min voice memo, a not-sent letter, or a 60-second mirror check (one feeling, one need, one next inch).Take a Step (Becoming) — A boundary you'll actually use Draft one sentence for this week: “I'm heading out now; I've met my limit.” “I'm skipping this year, but I hope it's meaningful for you.” “Listening is all I need right now.”Choose-your-energy menu: Hollow (low): 5-4-3-2-1 grounding (see, touch, hear, smell, taste). Stop there. Healing (medium): Send the five-minute ask—or schedule it. If no person, record a 3-minute memo. Becoming (higher): Use your boundary once in a low-stakes moment.Food for Thought Today: Your story isn't a public utility. Curate who gets access. Clarity is care. You don't owe anyone a perfect explanation to deserve compassion; a simple “this is what I need” is enough. It's also okay if the right listener isn't available today—self-witnessing still counts, and choosing silence can be a boundary, not a failure. Keep practicing these small, clear asks until your body believes you're safe to be heard.Exhale. Keep what serves you; leave the rest. I'll be here again tomorrow.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike talks about the importance of assuming good intentions with people. This is often easier with fellow believers, trusting that the Holy Spirit is at work in them, but it can still be challenging in the church and in the world. Through stories and reflections, we're reminded how much grace and patience it takes to love others well.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes Romans 11, beginning at verse 25, where Paul speaks of a future resurgence of faith among the Jews. This promise doesn't mean every individual without exception, but rather that God's elect includes both Jews and Gentiles—sometimes more from one, sometimes more from the other. It's a reminder of God's sovereign plan to bring His people to faith across all nations.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 11:11–24, where Paul explains how the gospel has come to the Gentiles through Israel's unbelief. We are reminded to be thankful for this incredible gift of grace and to remain rooted in faith. As those grafted into God's family, we're called to live it out daily and pass it on to others.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike begins with Romans 10:21 and moves into Romans 11:1–10. Paul shows that while many in Israel have been hardened, God has always kept a remnant—a chosen people brought to faith by His grace. Paul himself and the other apostles are living proof of this. At the same time, Paul makes it clear that God closes the eyes and ears of the non-elect, a sobering reminder of His sovereignty in salvation.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 10:14–18, where Paul emphasizes the necessity of proclaiming the gospel. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. This is why the church must be intentional about building up and sending out people to share the good news—because how can they believe if they have not heard?

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 10:5–13 and the heart of salvation. Both Jew and Gentile are saved not by works of the law, but through a changed heart of faith and the confession that Jesus is Lord. Paul reminds us that “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved,” showing the simplicity and power of the gospel for all people.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 9:31–10:4, where Paul contrasts two paths to righteousness. The Gentiles received righteousness by faith in Jesus, while Israel stumbled by trying to earn it through the works of the law. True righteousness is not achieved by our effort, but received as a gift through Christ.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 9:27–30, where Paul reminds us that God has always preserved a faithful remnant who know Him and love Him. This truth should encourage us when we feel isolated or alone in our faith—God always keeps a people for Himself.

Wer sollte für Österreich im Davis Cup spielen? Wie ist der Laver Cup 2025 zu beurteilen? Und: Wie geht es mit Lilli Tagger weiter? Der Tennisprophet Andreas Du-Rieux versucht sich mit dem Producer Jens Huiber an ein paar Antworten.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike works through Romans 9:19–26, perhaps the most challenging section in the most challenging chapter of the Bible. Paul doubles down on the truth that God is in charge of salvation—we are the clay, and He is the Potter. I consider both perspectives: the Calvinist view that emphasizes God's sovereign work, choice, and grace, and the Arminian view that highlights human free will and God's foreknowledge.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 9:14–18, where Paul wrestles with God's justice in hardening some and softening others. God does this to reveal His power and display His glory as He works out His good plan. The truth is, real justice would mean punishment for all of us, since we have all betrayed Him. The mystery is not that God judges, but that He saves—because none of us deserves to be saved.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike digs into Romans 9:6–13, one of the most controversial sections in perhaps the most controversial chapter of the Bible. Paul raises the question: is everyone who claims to be God's truly His? We see that being born into the covenant is not enough—there is more required to be counted among God's beloved and saved.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at the first five verses of Romans 9, where Paul pours out his deep love for his people, even though they have rejected God. This same sacrificial love is seen in Moses when he came down from the mountain and pleaded for Israel. The question for us is: do we carry that same kind of love for those around us who are far from God?

Auswärtssiege für Österreich und Deutschland im Davis Cup - und der Tennisprophet Andreas Du-Rieux hat sich sogar das amerikanische Doppel angetan.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike: I reflect on true hope—hope that isn't wishful thinking but rooted in Christ. We can be confident in this hope because God has poured His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has generously given to us.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk and the impact he had in challenging and shaping his thinking. His violent death grieves and angers God, as all violence does, reminding us of how broken our world truly is. In Romans 8, Paul reminds us that in times like this, when our souls groan with sorrow, the Holy Spirit Himself intercedes for us with prayers too deep for words. This gives us both comfort and hope, knowing God is with us even in our grief.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike summarizes Romans 8, reflecting on God's amazing love for His people and His power, purpose, and sovereign plans carried out by the Holy Spirit. Paul is so convinced of God's work in the lives of believers that he feels compelled to continue into Romans 9, where he defends why God would act in such a way—saving some and not others.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 8:35–39 and focuses on what it means to be more than a conqueror. Paul reminds us that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ, and because Jesus has already conquered sin, death, and every power that stands against us, we share in His victory. To be more than a conqueror means we don't just survive trials—we live with confidence and hope, knowing the battle has already been won on our behalf.

Das letzte Major des Jahres 2025 ist geschlagen. Und der Tennisprophet Andreas Du-Rieux hat es vom ersten bis zum letzten Ballwechsel wohlwollend mitverfolgt. Was auch der Anspruch des Producers Jens Huiber ist und war.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike finishes the last part of Romans 8 and reflects on what may be the most important question of all time: Can anything outside of us disrupt our relationship with God? Paul's answer is clear—no! Nothing in all creation has the power to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, which means we can live with unshakable confidence, knowing His love is secure no matter what comes our way.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike unpacks Romans 8:31–34, celebrating the truth that there is no condemnation for believers in Christ. Even when we stumble, God doesn't turn against us—He stands with us, reminding us that His grace is greater than our failures.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike looks at Romans 8:29–30, where God reveals His destiny for our lives. His plans are to bless us and to shape us into the image of Christ, setting us apart as His own.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike reflects on Romans 8:28, reminding us that God works uniquely in the lives of His beloved. His ways may not look like what we expect, but His purposes are always good and bring about His good plans.

Today on the Daily Nugget, Mike kicks off the fall with a call to come home to grace. This is the perfect time to get life back on track, beginning with honest reflection and prayer, and ending with the transforming work of God's Spirit in us.

"Grief truth: We keep going, together."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---This month, we've walked through thirty-one days of truths about grief — the ones that don't fit on sympathy cards or in quick conversations, but live in the marrow of our lives.We've talked about love and loss, about how grief changes but never disappears, about how we carry them forward even as we learn to carry ourselves. If you've listened each day, you've done more than hear my words — you've shown up for your grief, for your heart, and for the love that still lives inside you. That matters. "Grief truth: We keep going, together."

 "Grief will always be part of your story." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me --- It will not always be the main chapter—but it will always be written into the pages.  "Grief will always be part of your story." Grief is not something you “finish” and leave behind. It becomes part of your life's landscape—woven into the way you see, feel, and love. With time, it may take up less space in your daily thoughts, but it will remain in the undercurrent, shaping who you are and how you move through the world. This isn't a curse. It's a reflection of the love you carry. You may find, over the years, that grief's presence becomes gentler, less sharp—but it will still speak to you in quiet moments, reminding you of the bond that cannot be broken. Your story is not only about loss—but loss is one of its threads. And that thread is woven from love. Breathe deeply. You are allowed to set down the weight, even for just a moment. What you know in your bones is unshakable. The journey you're on is sacred, even when it feels lonely. I'll meet you here again in OCTOBER for another go around of Daily Nuggets-- Until then, keep going. And remember, you are not alone--Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "Some days, survival is enough." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Not every day will be a day of breakthroughs or big steps forward. Some days, breathing is the accomplishment. "Some days, survival is enough." Grief takes energy—more than most people realize. There will be days when your body and mind have nothing left for anything beyond the basics. And that's okay. You don't have to live every day as a monument to progress. Some days are for simply existing. For staying hydrated, for making it to the end of the day, for resting your head on the pillow knowing you did what you could. These days are not failures. They are part of the rhythm of healing—a rhythm that allows space for stillness as much as for movement. You are still here. You are still loving them. And on the hardest days, that is more than enough. Breathe deeply. You are allowed to set down the weight, even for just a moment. What you know in your bones is unshakable. The journey you're on is sacred, even when it feels lonely. I'll meet you here again tomorrow. Until then, keep going. Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "You can love them and love your life." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me --- At first, it may feel impossible—like joy would be a betrayal. But love is not a limited resource.  "You can love them and love your life." Loving your life now doesn't mean loving them any less. In fact, it can be a way of honoring them—by living fully in the time you have, just as they would have wanted for you. Your love for them will always be part of you. Nothing in this world can dilute it. You can laugh, plan, dream, and still hold space for your grief. They can coexist. Sometimes joy will feel strange in grief's shadow—but in time, it will feel more like sunlight breaking through. You're not choosing between them and a future you can embrace. You're carrying both, in the same heart, as part of the same love.Take this breath. It's yours to soften into. The love you hold is real, and the path you walk is honored. No one else can live this story the way you do. I'll return tomorrow to walk with you again. Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "There will be days you feel closer to them." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Grief is not a decline in connection to our loved one. Some days, they feel so near you could almost reach out and touch them.  "There will be days you feel closer to them." It might happen on a walk, when the wind shifts just right. Or in the middle of a song, when the lyrics brush against a memory. These moments can be both beautiful and bittersweet—reminding you of what's gone while also assuring you that love hasn't vanished. Some days, the veil between your worlds feels thinner, and their presence wraps around you like a warm blanket. Don't rush through those moments. Let them linger. Let yourself feel them, without needing to explain or diminish their magic. These flashes of closeness are reminders: love is not bound by time, distance, or even death. Pause here. This moment belongs to you, and you don't have to rush it. The truths you carry are yours to keep. The steps you take are yours alone. I'll be back with you tomorrow. Until then, Talk SoonSupport the show__________________________________________________________________________

"Grief will teach you who your people are."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me --- Loss has a way of clarifying relationships in ways nothing else can. "Grief will teach you who your people are."Some people will step closer, willing to sit with you in the silence, hold space for your tears, and ask nothing in return. Others will drift away, uncomfortable with your pain or unable to face their own fears. This can be painful—sometimes more than you expect. But it also clears a path for deeper, truer connections to grow. The people who stay, who don't flinch when your grief shows its rawest edges—those are the ones you can trust with your heart. And sometimes, grief introduces you to people you've never met before, but who understand you in ways that feel like coming home. In grief, your circle may grow smaller—but it will also grow stronger. Those who remain are the ones who truly see youThis moment is yours, and you are allowed to rest in it.You carry truths that no one can take from you.You are walking a path only you can know.I'll be here again tomorrow. Talk soon. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

"Healing doesn't mean forgetting."Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Some fear that moving forward will erase the person they love. But healing and forgetting are not the same thing."Healing doesn't mean forgetting."Healing is about learning how to carry their absence without it crushing you. It's about weaving them into your days in ways that feel gentle instead of jagged. You will still have moments where the ache is sharp—but over time, you'll also have more moments where love leads instead of pain.Your memories don't fade because you heal. In fact, healing often makes space for more of them to surface—because you have the capacity to hold them without breaking.They are not slipping away from you. Healing is simply building a life where you can meet them in memory without being destroyed by the missing.Your love remains. Your bond remains. Healing is the proof—not the erasure—of their place in your life.Breathe deeply. You are allowed to set down the weight, even for just a moment. What you know in your bones is unshakable. The journey you're on is sacred, even when it feels lonely. I'll meet you here again tomorrow. Until then, keep going.Support the show__________________________________________________________________________

 "It's normal to miss who you were before." Welcome, fellow griever.This is your Daily Nugget from me, Melissa, your host of The Leftover Pieces.Today we will share a moment of presence, a breath of truth, and a reminder.Lean in with me ---Loss doesn't just take the person you love—it reshapes you. "It's normal to miss who you were before." You may look back at the version of yourself who laughed more easily, dreamed more freely, or moved through the world without the shadow of grief.It's okay to mourn that version of you.Grief changes the architecture of your life and your identity. That doesn't mean the person you are now is “less.” It means you have been carved out and remade by something profound. In time, you may find new strength, deeper compassion, or a different kind of joy—but it's still okay to long for the innocence and lightness you once carried.Both grief and gratitude can exist for who you were and who you are becoming.Missing your old self is part of missing them. Both are threads in the same tapestry of love and loss. Take this breath. It's yours to soften into. The love you hold is real, and the path you walk is honored. No one else can live this story the way you do. I'll return tomorrow to walk with you again. Support the show__________________________________________________________________________