Wisdom flows from what is read, heard, absorbed and experienced. For me, intentionally carving out time to journal, listen and meditate before deciding allows wisdom to take root. Some of my best ideas for counseling and blogs (where I rely heavily on wisdom) occur while I’m in the shower…
When I began a personal relationship with the Lord at age fifteen, my older sister, Jane, also new in the faith, became my spiritual coach. She explained the importance of having daily devotions and learning how to pray. She challenged me to pray for something I needed. Since we had…
Our honeymoon consisted of driving from Chicago to Waco, Texas where Jim would attend Baylor University. We rented an upstairs apartment, but two weeks later traded yard-work for rent at a huge Women’s Club House across town. Getting from the front door to our third-floor bedroom involved a light-switch…
Secret Vacations and Senior Sparkles Monday morning when my alarm reminded me it was time to begin the day, I got up, made my bed, walked a few steps then, was overwhelmed with a good idea. “Declare this a vacation day and go back to bed for an hour”, which…
The global pandemic has forced nearly everyone to Plan B as vacations, family get-togethers, theme parks, movies, beach outings, ball games, camps, vacation bible schools, swimming parties, travel to grandparents’ homes/farms/ranches have been canceled. Parents are dealing with restless children, financial insecurities, joblessness and uncertainties about schooling in…
Sylvia’s response to last week’s blog: “Resilient Personalities made me think... when a loved one dies, like a husband, I can see how the surviving spouse often looks to fill the holes left by the dominant personality type in others, but might not necessarily express they are doing…
Observing preference-switching in times of stress has grabbed my counseling and MBTI (Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator) attention. But before I continue, I asked a blog-reader if she thought it would be a good idea to introduce my blog this week by beginning with a P. S. finishing the snake story. She…
Identity and purpose are funny things. Annie wrote:” I am doing well and am resilient since my hubby died, but I don’t feel like I have much purpose or things to look forward to.” How we think of ourselves, becoming satisfied with who we are, along with meaningful purpose…
Responses to last week’s blog about the success of written expressions has inspired the focus on the pros and cons of anger especially involving healing from losses. Just listening and watching a two-year-old resorting to stomping feet, shedding tears, wailing and running away when things don’t go their…
Solving problems is a common thread in the tapestry of life. When Dad deserted us in 1947, counseling was not suggested. We were merely told, “You’ll get over it after a while.” We just coped with our loss. All losses, from death, loss of home, possessions, health, job, pets,…