{"id":148753,"date":"2026-04-20T18:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T22:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148753"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T22:36:53","slug":"creating-love-and-light-for-healing-by-vicky-alercia-casella-lpc-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148753","title":{"rendered":"\u201cCreating Love and Light for Healing\u201d | By: Vicky Alercia-Casella LPC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article by: Vicky Alercia-Casella LPC<\/a><\/p>\n

April 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cCreate Your Own Adventure in the Joys of Daily Life\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A few years ago, I bought a book called \u201cThe Adventure Challenge\u201d. I don\u2019t remember how I initially came upon it but this year, I intentionally decided to start it. It consists of a fun\u00a0concept where it provides a table of contents and hints of what a \u201cchallenge\u201d might be but you\u00a0don\u2019t actually know what it is until you scratch it. All of the challenges are hidden until you\u00a0choose to reveal it. There are 50 total in the book. I have completed 4 so far; designing my\u00a0own shirt, recreating a photo from my childhood, building the 7 wonders of the world out of\u00a0Legos, and choosing a random country to learn about their culture. Some, I have done solo and\u00a0some I have invited family or friends to join me. What I love most about it, is the opportunity to\u00a0use your imagination. Recently, I came across an affirmation, \u201cWorrying is a waste of your\u00a0Imagination.\u201d That stuck with me as I do tend to worry and overthink at times. Honestly, how\u00a0can we not worry, considering what is in the news and happening in our world.<\/p>\n

I am not one who enjoys being on electronics, which probably sounds odd, considering that technology is everywhere in society. We tend to believe that if we aren\u2019t on our phone or laptop, we are missing something \u201cimportant\u201d, or so we think. When I do intentionally choose to be on electronics, I am usually watching or reading something that has a message to embrace and\u00a0can impact my life in a healthy way. Two movies come to mind, and they are both made for kids,\u00a0Pixar movies, \u201cUp\u201d and \u201cSoul\u201d. Up reminds us that adventure is out there, and Soul reminds us\u00a0that the joy in life can be found in simple things like a slice of pizza, a cool breeze, or the\u00a0laughter of a friend. Sometimes it is the small things in life that give meaning, not just the big\u00a0achievements. So here is the gentle encouragement in this month\u2019s column, to find small ways to\u00a0shift your mind from worry to imagination. Maybe you will even surprise yourself with what you\u00a0create. Or maybe intentionally slow down and notice the small moments of joy in your everyday\u00a0life. \u201cGratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It\u2019s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your\u00a0soul.\u201d- Amy Collette<\/p>\n

My new website for 2026- www.heartsofhopehealing.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Sending you Light and Love,<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Victoria \u201cHope\u201d Alercia-Casella<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Licensed Professional Counselor<\/p>\n

Student at Oasis Ministries for Spiritual Direction<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Vicky Alercia-Casella has built a remarkable career dedicated to the mental health and well-being of her clients. Her passion for helping others is evident in her diverse range of therapeutic services, which have continually evolved to meet the needs of her community.\u00a0 To learn more about Vicky Alercia-Casella and her counseling services visit https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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