“AAA” Living
When’s the last time you needed to change the channel on the TV, or change the settings on your AV
What Does It Take to Trust?
Recently I was visiting my parents in Virginia with my toddler son. My mom pointed something out to me that
Stay Present
Recently, I was reminded of the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness meditation is different from traditional meditation because it helps
This Is All Part of the Process
I wonder if people sometimes come to counseling with the same expectations I had with my seeds – immediate success. Is it possible that the expectation is to feel completely better after only a few sessions or be able to implement new coping strategies flawlessly in a short amount of time?
Dealing Through Our Difficulties
The famous cowboy and entertainer, Will Rogers, is known for saying “the best way out of a difficulty is through
Who Comes First?
Empathy and compassion are two of the most wonderful character traits in my opinion. I feel this way because these
Forgive Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors
During my graduate school studies in mental health counseling, marriage was not my specialty. However, after starting my practice as
You Make All Things New
The Spring season has officially begun, although in Illinois, where I live, winter is still hanging on. Regardless, when I
Divine Boundaries
Sometimes troubles come our way as a tumultuous flood. Whether it is something that we did to cause the problem,
“The Power of the Pause”
One of things I remind myself and clients of often is that “Life is hard, and relationships are even harder.”
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