Anger Management Pt 1 Studies have shown that people experience the emotion of anger eight to ten times a day. Anxieties, depression, fear, and grief drain the body of physical and emotional energy. Anger releases energy into the nervous system and makes a person ready for action. The difficult part of this release is to use the burst of energy in a constructive way verse a destructive way. Often anger takes the form of rage,…..
In HOPE We Believe Together There are times when our eyes are so teared, foggy, and blind that we can’t see or focus on anything except the pain, hurt, anger, or frustration we are in. Sometimes we rely on others HOPE to help guide us. Hope Opens People Eyes to see beyond the events or circumstances that surround us and consume us. There have been times in my life when I couldn’t see and being honest, didn’t want to…..
HHH Head Heart Hands Our thoughts consume us. The average adult makes 35,000 choices a day that are anchored in our head. Our thinking is influenced by a myriad of things emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Some of the things that come at us throughout the day are uncontrollable. Other influences are controllable. Controllable or not it is very important to have our thoughts anchored. That is why Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with…..
Learning to Trust Again Pt 1 Trust can be broken like a hammer shattering a glass table. Physical, emotional, sexual, and spiritual abuse can destroy a relationship and underline a person’s sense of security, safety, and well-being. Death, injuries, and trauma can also break the bonds of trust. And yet, virtually every interaction in our lives is based on trust. We trust cars to start when we turn the ignition. We trust doctors to diagnose our symptoms. We trust banks…..
Self Care in a Demanding World So many things scompete for our time and energy. At the end of the day we are exhausted and overwhelmed. Here are some tips to help us manage our day. Understand that there is a battle going on around you. Be aware and periodically self-assess your physical, emotional, and spiritual presence to exit the 24/7 hamster wheel that never stops. Talk regularly with another colleague or associate who understands and is…..
Breathe Have you ever slowed down to take a big breath of fresh air, especially in higher altitudes? It is exhilarating as the oxygen rejuvenates your mind, body, and soul. There are oxygen bars all throughout the country that allow you to be refreshed by inhaling a fresh uninterrupted flow of oxygen. Oxygen tanks are in hospitals, homes, and on the sidelines of major sporting events to assist in the need for fresh air. Whether exhaling or inhaling, we need…..
Juggling Thoughts After a passionate lifetime of caregiving and carefronting those who are in their deepest darkest hours, I have come to the professional and personal opinion that there are no easy ways to unravel or understand the whirlwind of thoughts that capture and circulate in our heads. Grieving is a separation of things/people that we love or things/people that we are committed to. The key to understanding any part of grief is separation. Separation comes in a multitude of…..
Rainbows Bring Hope Rainbows are a beautiful thing to witness through the drops and mist of a storm. These pictures are from a recent trip to Hawaii as my wife and I were sailing off the coastline. There are some very interesting dynamics of a rainbow. The sun is always behind you when you face a rainbow, the rain is in the direction of the rainbow, and the circular arc of the rainbow is in the direction opposite of…..
In FAITH We Walk Together There are times when we get the wind knocked out of us and we need each other. Sometimes we have to be there holding each other’s hands, wrapping our arms around a shoulder, using a wheel barrel to push, using a rope to pull, and/or sometimes doing nothing and saying nothing. There are times when we exist because somebody is beside us. Unexpected tragic life loss is one of those times. I have seen middle…..
Building Trust Trust is at the core of every relationship. When trust is present, communication flows freely. When trust is broken, “not so much”. Most of us have been part of building trust and destroying trust, sometimes in the same relationship. Building trust is always the better choice and will always lead to healthy consequences. Trust builds bridges. Here are some helpful hints to become a “trust builder.” Admit your mistakes and grow from them. Mistakes are the number…..