Fun Fact Friday: Love is Addictive!

Continuing our fun facts for February, let’s focus on LOVE. February is known for its focus on all things related to Valentine’s Day (love, chocolate, flowers, candy, hearts). Here’s a fun fact! Did you know? Love can be addictive! Brain scans have shown that being in love activates the same areas of the brain associated with reward and pleasure, similar to the effects of addictive substances. When a person is in love, the brain releases chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. Dopamine, often referred to as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, is associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation. Oxytocin, sometimes called the “love Read More

Next Time: Be Intentional

Next time. How often do you hear people say, ‘We will do it next time, or we will get it next time’? ‘Next time’ will continue to be the same unless you intentionally make plans to do something differently. God gives each of us 24 hours every day to accomplish His plans and purposes in the earth. What we do with those hours determines our ‘Next time‘. If all of your ‘Next time (s)’ are the same as your last, it’s time to make some changes. Stop playing the same song and find something new. If you want something you Read More