Recently had a conversation with my Dad and sister about things taking a long time. Manna again for 40 years. November is a month of Thanksgiving. It came after the harvest which when the tradition was started was truly a matter of life and death. Many times blessings come in the form of manna. The…
Emotions confuse and clarify, hide and reveal, happen and suppressed. I am working on gaining control over my emotions without destroying my emotions. Most teenagers learn the art of feeling and what to do about it. They experiment feeling different ways and responding to those emotions….terrible teens is an indicator of how wild this time…
Hopelessness is precursor to suicide. That moment in time when nothing good seems possible. You wake up again in pain and darkness knowing the same thing will happen tomorrow. When I first heard that gratitude was the antidote to hopelessness it was said in such away that I felt hurt. A glib off the cuff,…
I planned this post when I wrote yesterdays post. One of the comments stated so clearly how to begin the journey towards healthy self-love and self-respect. From Grace to Survive: “remember gentleness, compassion and warm, loving feelings towards oneself, that they begin within, that yes, I deserve it too, in fact, I deserve it first…
Cowboys-4-Christ ~ Something to Ponder About…… Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor or actress.…
Power of gratitude is amazing. For me it is one of the most powerful coping tools. Here is some of the reasons why….. 1. I recognize that good things are happening in my life. 2. I look for and see the silver linings on dark clouds. 3. Small things that often get ignored are noticed…
PTSD - Accepting, Coping, Thriving 