The ancient King Solomon wrote the words “pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones,” and in contrast, “a gossip separates close friends.” From the beginning of time humans have dealt with communication issues and emotional pain. Yet, although they can be challenging at times, relationships are truly the best gift we are given apart from life itself.

Darling believes communication is an “art form, and weight of our words is immeasurable. Take for example the power of a slanderous statement, in contrast with the life-giving strength of a timely encouraging word. The definition of confidant is: a close friend or associate to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed. How often are we unworthy to “confide” in because of our own untrustworthiness? Something in our nature as women loves to “spread the news,” per say, and the result is only damage to others along with our own hearts.

Women are such complex beings; our hearts, minds, and souls are so intertwined that sometimes we become overwhelmed by emotions—fear, anxiety, depression, hate, or love—often all at the same time. Darling believes it is imperative for each woman to embark on a journey of healing for her own mind, heart, and soul. We don’t want to be carrying around heavy baggage from years past, working harder than we should have to simply function. Past wounds can rise up like fire in us, just when we thought the issues were already extinguished. Understanding ourselves through psychology and spirituality is necessary to becoming “whole,” because to be fully known and accepted for exactly who we are is one of every human’s greatest needs.

Regarding relating to others, Darling desires to evoke discussion about romance and friendship in a unique light compared to other media voices. Besides love, dating, and sex, we will also move into more “debatable” territories such as modesty, chivalry, character, apropos of culture, and respect between the sexes. We will dive into relational psychology, love languages, and other fascinating aspects of our complicated selves.

Let’s regard every relationship we have as a gift, and live in the present with intentionality. Because in reality, tomorrow is the future, and you want to be walking into yours with relational grace, kind words, and a love for others that is simply contagious.

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