Let’s talk about a phrase we’ve all heard – “an eye for an eye.” It’s tossed around in conversations about justice, revenge, and what people think it means to “get what’s coming to them.” But have we ever really stopped to ask: What did this actually mean back then – and how did we twist it into something it was never meant to be?
Most people don’t realize that “an eye for an eye” wasn’t about revenge – it was about restraint.
In the Old Testament – Exodus 21:23-25, Leviticus 24:19-20, and Deuteronomy 19:21 – this law was part of a system meant to create balance. If someone injured another person, the punishment had to match the crime – not exceed it. It was a way of saying: Justice must be fair and proportionate. You don’t take someone’s life because they broke your arm. You don’t destroy a family because someone hurt your pride.
The intention was to stop people from letting their anger push them into escalating violence. It wasn’t a free pass to go around handing out payback – it was a boundary. A way to ensure that justice didn’t slip into unchecked cruelty.
But here’s the problem: We don’t use it that way anymore.
Today, “an eye for an eye” has become a rallying cry for revenge.
We see it everywhere – from global conflicts to social media drama. Someone wrongs us, so we hit back harder. A country attacks, so the other retaliates. A person makes a mistake, and suddenly their entire life needs to be burned to the ground.
It’s not about balance anymore – it’s about domination.
We’ve moved from justice to vengeance – from restoring order to feeding the fire.
And let’s be honest: that cycle never ends well.
When we respond to harm with more harm, we don’t heal anything – we just multiply the pain. It’s a false sense of power. It might feel good for a moment, like we’ve “taught them a lesson,” but all we’ve done is invite more destruction into the room.
So what’s the shift?
The real question isn’t “How do I make them pay?” – it’s “How do we create accountability without causing more damage?”
Justice without wisdom is just more violence in disguise.
In the next post, we’ll dig into how this revenge culture is showing up right now – in politics, global conflicts, and even in the way we cancel people online. But for today, I want to leave you with this:
Are you confusing justice with payback?
When you see someone face consequences, do you want balance – or do you want to see them suffer?
And most importantly – are you willing to let go of the need to “win” if it means real healing can happen?
Because the truth is – you can’t build peace while you’re sharpening your sword.
Every day, I hear all sorts of perspectives from people. And while I respect that everyone has their own view, I’ve noticed something that keeps standing out: many people say they’re not trying to change others, but their actions suggest otherwise.
Instead of simply sharing their point of view, they try to manipulate, shame, or question others in a way that undermines their beliefs. The message often ends up being – I don’t need to change you, but I’m going to make you feel bad for not thinking like I do.
This behavior is subtle, yet it can be damaging. I’m not here to change your perspective. But more often than not, when we engage in these kinds of interactions, we aren’t just offering our viewpoint – we’re attempting to diminish others in the process.
This isn’t just a matter of differing opinions. It’s about the power dynamics in how we communicate, especially when it’s rooted in a belief system. When we try to shame others for thinking differently, it isn’t just wrong – it’s harmful, and if we’re doing it in the name of God, it’s even more concerning. It doesn’t align with the core principles of love, compassion, and understanding that many of us hold dear. In fact, it could be seen as something that comes from the enemy, not from a place of divine love.
We need to check our actions and words. If we say we believe in God and hold those values, we need to evaluate if our conduct reflects that belief. Is our intent to foster understanding and love, or are we just trying to prove ourselves right?
I’m not here to argue. I’m not here to convince anyone of anything. My goal is to engage with those who are open to receiving a broader perspective, who are ready to ask powerful questions and seek new insights. I’m here to co-create – to partner with organizations and individuals who resonate with the message of growth and fulfillment of God’s will. Together, we can build something beautiful.
If we’re committed to a higher purpose, our discussions shouldn’t be about one-upping or proving someone wrong. They should be about sharing, growing, and working together for the collective good.
In a world where material success often takes center stage, it’s easy to overlook the deeper contributions people make to society. We’ve grown accustomed to measuring someone’s worth by what they own, the titles they hold, or how visible their success appears.
But this mindset blinds us to the true gifts and impact individuals bring into the world – the kind of value that can’t be counted in dollars or displayed in status symbols.
When we discount someone’s gifts because they don’t fit a materialistic mold, we miss out on the true value of human potential.
The artist whose work stirs souls, the teacher who inspires minds, the relationship that brings comfort, those of us who cultivate community – these contributions may not come with fame or fortune, but they ripple out, shaping lives and shifting hearts.
What’s more, this limited way of seeing others often reflects a deeper issue – how we define value within ourselves.
If we only acknowledge what’s externally impressive, we might also be dismissing our own quiet strengths and unseen victories. Recognizing the worth in others, regardless of their material standing, is a mirror – it shows us whether we truly understand the meaning of purpose, integrity, and love.
So how do we shift this?
Check your lens: Notice when you’re making snap judgments about someone’s value based on their appearance, job, or financial status. Ask yourself, “What gifts/ understanding does this person bring? and how do they contribute to the different aspects of our process?”
Celebrate the unseen: Acknowledge and affirm the contributions of those around you – the emotional support a friend offers, the creative spark someone shares, or the wisdom a person helps unlock.
Redefine success: Understand what success means to you and why. Is that useful now?
What are additional aspects and qualities that would add to a feeling of achievement and success in the different contexts of your day and life?
Effective Communication begins when we stop weighing people by what they have and start honoring who they are.
Let’s move past the surface and recognize the power of each person’s unique role in creating a more compassionate, connected world.
I come before you, acknowledging that there are patterns in my life and in my family’s history that I no longer wish to carry. I lean into your understanding God and the mentorship of your Holy Spirit. I recognize that there are generational curses of financial lack, poverty, fear, and guilt that have been passed down through my ancestors. Today, I choose to break these curses in the name of Jesus Christ.
I repent for any ways I have aligned with these financial struggles, and I ask for your forgiveness. I renounce the belief that money is evil, that it’s hard to come by, or that I am unworthy of abundance. I break any strongholds of fear, guilt, and shame that have controlled my financial decisions.
I ask that you cleanse my heart and my finances, and that you show me new ways of thinking about money – ways that honor you and reflect your provision and abundance. Teach me how to steward the resources you’ve given me with wisdom, generosity, and integrity.
I declare that I am no longer bound by the patterns of the past and the lies of the enemy. I choose to live in the freedom you’ve promised, knowing that you are my Provider and that you want me to live in abundance.
Thank You for breaking the chains of financial struggles over my life. I receive your peace and your provision today, and I commit to building a legacy of financial freedom for myself and for future generations.
Money struggles often feel like they’ve been handed down to us – almost like a family heirloom we didn’t ask for. Whether it’s constant financial stress, the inability to break free from debt, or even feelings of guilt tied to wealth, these patterns run deeper than just our actions. They can be rooted in generations of inherited beliefs and trauma.
So, what’s really going on when we feel stuck in a cycle of financial difficulty? The answer lies in generational curses – unspoken agreements or beliefs passed down through family lines. These beliefs impact the way we see money, the way we relate to it, and even the way we subconsciously handle it.
What Are Generational Financial Curses?
Generational curses aren’t just about the physical inheritance of money or property; they’re about the spiritual and emotional inheritance of beliefs, behaviors, and cycles that affect our financial realities. These are often beliefs like:
“Money is the root of all evil.”
“You have to work hard for every penny.”
“You can never have enough.”
“Being wealthy means you’re selfish or disconnected from God.”
These beliefs often become ingrained in us so deeply that we don’t even realize they’ve been passed down – until we hit roadblocks in our own financial journey.
Signs of a Generational Money Curse
How do we recognize these hidden curses? Here are some signs that the patterns of financial struggle in your family might be showing up in your life:
Chronic Financial Stress: Always feeling like there’s not enough, no matter how much you make.
Fear of Losing Money: A deep-rooted fear that any financial gain will be lost, leading to hoarding or extreme caution.
Inherited Debt: Family members who were always in debt, and you find yourself following the same path, even if you’ve worked hard to avoid it.
Avoidance or Shame Around Money: Feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, or guilty when talking about money, or avoiding money altogether.
Patterns of Poverty or Lack: Financial instability that runs in your family line, even across generations.
How Do These Curses Impact Us?
Generational financial curses can create emotional, spiritual, and mental blocks that keep us stuck.
These blocks often show up as:
Fear and anxiety around money: You may fear that money will disappear or that you’re never worthy of financial success.
A scarcity mindset: Even if you’re doing okay financially, you might still feel like there’s not enough to go around.
Poor financial decisions: From overspending to ignoring investments to not saving at all, subconscious beliefs influence how we manage money.
Strained relationships: Money-related tension can spill over into personal relationships, particularly with family members.
Breaking Free: What You Can Do About It
If you’ve recognized these patterns in your life, the good news is, you don’t have to stay stuck. God has the power to break these generational curses and help us build a new legacy of financial freedom.
Here’s how you can start breaking free:
1.Acknowledge the Curse: Awareness is the first step. Take time to reflect on your family’s financial patterns, and ask God to show you any areas where you might still be holding onto old beliefs.
2. Repent for Aligning with the Curse: It’s important to repent not just for your own actions, but for the actions of your ancestors. This helps to break the spiritual ties that may still be affecting your financial life.
3. Renounce the Lies: Begin renouncing the lies and beliefs you’ve inherited – whether you’ve accepted them consciously or unconsciously. Say out loud that you no longer accept these beliefs as your truth.
4. Declare God’s Truth Over Your Finances: Start declaring God’s promises of abundance, provision, and financial freedom over your life. Speak life into your financial situation instead of continuing the cycle of lack.
5. Commit to New Patterns: Break the cycle by establishing new, positive patterns. Budgeting, saving, and investing in a way that aligns with your values will help you create new habits that honor God and the abundant path he has for your life.
Closing Thoughts
The path to financial freedom starts with recognizing and breaking free from the hidden patterns that have held us back. By understanding the spiritual and emotional roots of generational financial curses, we can take active steps to change our mindset and create a new, abundant legacy.
You don’t have to carry the weight of past struggles any longer. With God’s help, we can rewrite our financial story and start walking in the freedom He intended for us.
Let’s talk about money but not just the dollars in your bank account. I’m talking about the unseen weight money can carry, the generational stories and silent rules passed down like family heirlooms.
The way you think about money didn’t start with you. It’s shaped by the experiences of those who came before us – our parents, grandparents, even further back. Maybe you grew up hearing things like:
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
“We’re not those kinds of people.”
“You have to work twice as hard to have half as much.”
These phrases may seem harmless, but over time, they plant roots – roots that shape how we think, earn, spend, save, and give.
The Generational Money Cleanse is about more than fixing our budget or making more money. It’s about untangling the money beliefs we’ve inherited and deciding which ones you want to carry forward – and which ones you’re ready to release.
Here’s a brief overview of the key themes we’ll be exploring:
The Hidden Money Stories Running Your Life
Breaking Generational Financial Curses
How to Spot and Heal Generational Money Trauma
Practical Ways to Rewrite Your Money Mindset
Setting Boundaries with Family Around Money
Shifting from Survival Mode to Building a Legacy
Some posts will be free and open to everyone a starting point for this conversation. But for those who want to go deeper – with guided practices, belief-shifting exercises, and reflection studies around the biblical meanings of abundance & money I’ve created exclusive content for paid subscribers.
If you’re ready to understand your relationship with money and the biblical principles around it this series is for you.
It’s interesting how often we see people whether online or in real life deciding what others can or can’t do, what is or isn’t possible for them. I’ve noticed it a lot, and every time, it makes me pause. There’s something unsettling about watching someone dismiss another person’s vision or dream simply because it doesn’t fit into their own understanding of what’s realistic or achievable.
What fascinates me even more is how quickly some people – even those who claim to be helping others in the name of God – start shaping someone else’s path according to their own beliefs. Instead of holding space for what could be, they start molding the person’s dream into something safer, smaller, or more familiar.
But here’s the thing: We don’t know what’s possible for someone else. We don’t know how God is going to move in their life, and it’s not our place to decide the outcome of their vision.
My role, as I see it – is to hold space, to listen, and to support, without projecting my own limitations & beliefs onto someone else’s future.
What happens when we start telling others what they can or can’t do, especially when we position ourselves as being guided by God? Are we truly supporting them, or are we unknowingly steering them toward our version of what feels right?
It makes me wonder 🤔 how often do we confuse our personal fears or doubts with divine guidance? How often do we mistake our limited understanding for God’s voice?
There’s a fine line between offering wisdom and imposing our own beliefs. And when we cross that line, it doesn’t just affect the person we’re advising – it reflects something deeper within us. It’s a moment to pause and ask: Am I helping this person align with God’s will for their life, or am I subtly shaping them to fit my idea of what their life should be?
I don’t have all the answers. But what I do know is this – visionaries, out-of-the-box thinkers, and those with bold dreams don’t need us to decide what’s possible for them. They need a space where their vision is met with curiosity, not doubt.
Because at the end of the day, it’s not about what we think is possible. It’s about what God has planned – and that’s something none of us can fully see.
So maybe the real work isn’t in deciding what others can or can’t do. Maybe it’s in learning how to stand beside them, trusting that God’s vision for their life is far greater than anything we could ever imagine.
What would shift if we approached others’ dreams with that kind of openness?
Reclaim Your Calm: A Simple Breathing Practice to Reset Your Mind, Body, and Emotions
In our busy lives, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or tense. Taking just a few moments to focus on your breath can help restore your sense of peace and bring clarity to your mind. Here’s a simple yet effective breathing practice you can use anywhere, anytime:
Pause and Set the Intention: Before you start, take a moment to set the intention for this practice. What do you want to release? Stress? Tension? Discomfort? Clarifying this helps you connect to the practice with more awareness.
Soften Your Gaze: Allow your eyes to gently soften. This signals to your body that it’s time to shift from doing mode to being mode. If it helps, you can close your eyes.
Take a Deep Breath In Through Your Nose: Breathe deeply, filling your lungs with air. As you do, notice how your tummy expands—this helps activate the diaphragm, which encourages deeper, more calming breaths.
Absorb the Energy You Need: Imagine that as you breathe in, the air is filled with calm, peace, and healing energy. Let it absorb into your body, gently dissolving any stress, tension, or emotional energy that no longer serves you.
Exhale Through Your Mouth: Slowly exhale through your mouth, releasing all that you no longer need. Feel the tension melting away with each exhalation. Allow the breath to carry any negativity or discomfort out of your body.
Repeat 3-5 Times: Continue for 3-5 full breaths. You may notice that with each cycle, you feel lighter, more present, and clearer.
Why This Works
Breathing is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools we have to regulate ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. When we consciously breathe, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system (often referred to as the “rest and digest” system), which is responsible for calming our body and mind. This helps to reduce stress hormones like cortisol and brings us into a state of relaxation and balance.
Physically, deep breathing helps to reduce muscle tension and lowers heart rate, promoting relaxation throughout the body.
Mentally, it clears your mind, improving focus and helping to break the cycle of racing thoughts or mental overload.
Emotionally, it helps us release negative emotions like anxiety or frustration, allowing space for more positive, calm feelings to emerge.
Integrating the Practice
You can use this breathing practice in any situation where you need to regain focus or calm:
Before a meeting or difficult conversation
When feeling overwhelmed or anxious
After a stressful event to restore balance
Before meditation or prayer to center yourself
Remember, you don’t have to wait for a perfect moment to practice. Just take a few minutes throughout the day to reconnect with your breath, release what’s not serving you, and reset your energy.
Sending you big virtual hugs,
Jasmine
Hey! It’s Jasmine Renee, Mindfulness Consultant. I love to help you to find more peace, clarity, and alignment through Mindfulness and Faith. I combine simple techniques with Biblical Principles that strengthen our connection with ourselves and with God.
If you have questions about this post you can use the comments section for your questions and comments. When you’re ready to dive deeper, book a Conscious Conversation with me. I’d love to support you in finding more clarity, peace, and connection.
Separating God from People: Healing, Trust, and Finding Your Way Back
I’ve spent the last 10 years helping people heal their relationship with God – people who were ready to walk away, who felt abandoned, betrayed, and like everything they once believed in was falling apart. I’ve seen firsthand how deep religious trauma runs, how people’s actions and broken systems can distort the way we see God. And honestly, it’s wild. The things I’ve witnessed, the stories I’ve heard, the pain I’ve walked people through – it all makes one thing crystal clear:
God is not the problem. People are.
No matter what you’ve been through, it’s so important to separate God from the actions of humans, systems, and communities. God is not the pastor who shamed you. He’s not the church that manipulated you. He’s not the people who judged, excluded, or harmed you. But if we don’t realize that, we end up holding God accountable for things He never did. And that disconnect is exactly what the enemy wants.
The Enemy’s Real Agenda
Let’s be real – Satan’s main goal is to separate you from God. Period. Because when you turn away from God, you turn away from His blessings, His favor, and His protection. And that separation? It’s an open door. Once you’re disconnected from God, the enemy can creep into your life, your family, and your future, bringing confusion, doubt, and destruction.
The crazy part is, it doesn’t even take much. All the enemy has to do is plant the seed: “If God is so good, why did this happen to you?” And if that thought takes root, before you know it, you’re questioning everything, distancing yourself, and looking for answers in all the wrong places. That’s how idolatry sets in – putting our faith in people, money, success, or even ourselves instead of God. And the moment we do that, we start playing right into the enemy’s hands.
Rebuilding Trust in God
Healing your trust in God doesn’t mean ignoring what happened. It means recognizing that God never left. He never betrayed you. And He is still exactly who He said He is. When you root yourself in His Word and His promises, instead of the failures of people, you start to see Him differently. You realize He was there all along.
The enemy wants to keep you disconnected. God is calling you back. The choice is yours.
At the end of the day, you have a choice. You can stay stuck in the pain, letting what people did push you further from God. Or you can decide that no human, no system, no past experience is worth being separated from Him.
God has never stopped pursuing you. He’s never walked away. And He’s not afraid of your questions, your anger, or your doubts. He just wants you to bring them to Him.
So, what would it look like to let go of what’s been blocking you and give Him another chance? To actually get to know Him, not just what people told you about Him?
Because one thing I know for sure – when you seek Him for yourself, you’ll find a God who is loving, compassionate, faithful – and was never against you in the first place.
Sending you big virtual hugs,
Jasmine
Hey! It’s Jasmine Renee, Mindfulness Consultant. I love to help you to find more peace, clarity, and alignment through Mindfulness and Faith. I combine simple techniques with Biblical Principles that strengthen our connection with ourselves and with God.
If you have questions about this post you can use the comments section for your questions and comments. When you’re ready to dive deeper, book a Conscious Conversation with me. I’d love to support you in finding more clarity, peace, and connection.
Cutting Through the Noise: Why I Prefer Straight Talk Over Fluff
I’ve always been a direct person. Maybe it’s because I have ADHD symptoms and value my working memory. Maybe it’s just because I don’t understand – or care for – the games people play.
You know the ones. The buttering up, the unnecessary small talk, the fake concern before getting to the real reason you called or messaged me. “Hey, how are you?” when you don’t actually care. “I was just thinking about you!” when you really just want something.
I don’t do that. The people in my life know – call me, and get to the point. You have about 2 – 5 minutes max before I get annoyed. If you can’t get to it by then, don’t call me. Don’t text me with a long-winded lead-up. Just tell me what you want.
Because honestly? Your extra words and long explanations feel like an attack on my working memory. And if I have to sift through unnecessary details to figure out the point, I’m not interested.
It’s not that I’m cold or don’t care. I actually care deeply. When I ask how you are, I genuinely want to know. Not because I need your whole life story, but because I want you to acknowledge how you’re feeling. If things aren’t great, I want to give you words of encouragement – because I mean it.
But when people ask how I’m doing, I can tell most don’t actually want the truth. If I say “not great,” I see the shift in their energy. They weren’t prepared for an honest answer. So why even ask?
I’ve had people in my life who don’t appreciate my directness. They want the fluff, the niceties, the extra effort to make them feel comfortable. But I’m not about that. If I call, it’s because I have a reason. I respect your time, energy, and effort. I assume you’d appreciate the same.
The people I get along with best operate the same way. We don’t waste time. We talk when we need to. We don’t fill conversations with unnecessary fluff just to stroke egos.
And that’s what I don’t understand – why do we, as humans, play these games? Why waste time, energy, and effort on things that don’t matter? Is any of this actually serving us? Or is it just social conditioning, forcing us into a cycle of insincere interactions?
Maybe it’s just me. Maybe it’s the ADHD. Or maybe I’m just a real person who likes to keep it real. Either way, I’m not changing this aspect of me. So, if you ever need something from me – skip the fluff. Get to the point.
Sending you big virtual hugs,
Jasmine
Hey! It’s Jasmine Renee, Mindfulness Consultant. I love to help you to find more peace, clarity, and alignment through Mindfulness and Faith. I combine simple techniques with Biblical Principles that strengthen our connection with ourselves and with God.
If you have questions about this post you can use the comments section for your questions and comments. When you’re ready to dive deeper, book a Conscious Conversation with me. I’d love to support you in finding more clarity, peace, and connection.
