Do you think talking about suicide feels a little bit scary and uncomfortable? You are not alone! After all, most of us are not professionals in suicide prevention. We wonder—“What if we say the wrong thing?” “What if our words make the situation worse?” The temptation to let Suicide Awareness Week sneak by without a…
Do you ever wonder how some people thrive in the middle of trying circumstances? I had always assumed they were just built that way until I realized firsthand—strong people wear out too. One crucial component to getting through the storm is resting. Do you happen to know how to rest in the midst of the…
Have you ever had your hopes and dreams shattered into a million pieces? Has the life you used to live become a distant memory and the present day full of tremendous pain? Do you look to the future, and struggle to find hope in the darkness of the unknown?
Sometimes life turns upside down in a mere moment, and we are met with intense pain. Other times it comes on like a slow leak which continually drips. We step into a new world we never anticipated riddled with hurt, frustration, and hard stuff to persevere through. We may know “God’s Got This,” yet…
Have you ever noticed when jolted by unexpected circumstances, our fear response tends to unleash a strength and courage we never knew we possessed? We do the impossible! But then, as the fear subsides, we quickly replace it with worry, which begins to eat away at our vitality. Don’t let this happen to you; find…
Are you hiding something worth celebrating? We all have battles which we fight. Some are visible, and some are hidden. A Mental Illness is one of those struggles which many times is unseen and not shared. As a result, it is not often we receive the opportunity to celebrate the successes along the way or…
Are you missing something with your busyness? Did you know all your productivity may be robbing you of some BIG things which could enhance your everyday life? Our featured post this week shed a great deal of light on the benefits of being idle. Dr. Michelle Bengtson’s post caught my eye – “Being LAZY is…
What if I told you I had a specific skill in my tool belt that could enhance your relationships with others? Would you be willing to shift your old behavior to a new relating tactic? Join me in learning what it takes to be a better friend.
What does life look like after war for our soldiers? Today we have a guest, Liz Pekler, shedding light on what a soldier’s journey back home might entail. She points out in her article their suffering doesn’t always end when their deployment is finished. This post includes some significant lifestyle changes to help treat PTSD…
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