Inspiration
Post-Retirement Life Crisis
Have you ever experienced a post-retirement life crisis? I think I am in the midst of one as I write. I never experienced a major teenage rebellion, nor a mid-life crisis. So, when this current crisis of…
- Affirmations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Inspiration, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Affirmations for Stress Management
As previously stated in a recent post, How to Write Your Own Affirmations, “affirmations are statements of positive truth. They affirm positive thoughts about us and the world around us. When we think and voice positive thoughts…
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Coping Skills, Depression, Guided Imagery, Health, Inspiration, Music Therapy, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Winning the Battle Against Depression
Introduction Depression is not fun. It is like being in a war that we didn’t ask for. A battle we didn’t sign up to fight. Even though depression is unwanted, and many times unexpected, it happens to…
Peace on Earth (tips for holiday stress)
My how time flies! In just a short time it will be Christmas, a time when have traditionally prayed for Peace on Earth. This year will be no exception. In fact, praying for Peace on Earth has…
Book Review: Courageous Faith
I recently had the privilege of reviewing the newly published book, Courageous Faith, by Debbye Turner Bell. After writing a short blurb for Bookish First, I was informed that I had “won” a copy of the book,…
Relationships: Finding Love Later in Life
Relationships are the threads that weave the fabric of life. Family relationships. Friendships. Work relationships. Team relationships. Love relationships. Relationships impact us from birth to death. And, our spiritual relationship with God is eternal. We will explore…
- Christianity, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Grief, Guided Imagery, Inspiration, Music Therapy, Pain Management, Stress Management
God’s Way to “Home”
Have you ever wondered about your path and purpose in life? What you were meant to be, meant to do? Which road to follow? What life choices to make? This can be a difficult task for many…
Kindness
In today’s world we are all too familiar with doubt, despair, and disappointment. 2020 has brought with it many challenges that we have never previously experienced in our collective lifetimes. Covid-19 has ushered in fear, anxiety, sadness,…