During times of difficulty and crisis, it’s important that we practice wellness to keep our lives from spiraling out of control. Here are five great tips for staying well and maintaining our health and sanity.
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I Think . . ., Therefore I Am . . . –
Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Laughter releases endorphins like exercise, which help us feel good and relieve pain. In the midst of stress and crisis, we should strive to laugh more to make life better.
Life Lessons from Tragedy
How much time do we waste worrying about things that don’t really matter? Too much – I know. How much time do we blow wishing we’d done something differently, worrying about yesterday or what the future may hold in store for us? What a waste of time and energy! This leads to me ponder the death of Natasha Richardson.
An Answer for Doubt, Fear and Uncertainty
These are three words that “pack a wallop”, especially in today’s world. It seems like these days we’re continuously being bludgeoned with news of more and more financial woes, the Stock Market plummeting, the latest bank failure or how Congress and the president have yet another “stimulus” bailout package that’s going to fix everything. And [...]
Happiness is a Choice – Six Tips for Being Happy Now
. . .I believe that when confronted with trials, fear, heartache, difficulties, disputes, sickness, despair, disillusionment, we have a choice. . . we either CHOOSE to crumble or we CHOOSE to conquer. . .
3 Crucial Steps to Keep Your Life on Track
I woke up this morning with the following on my mind and in my heart. I felt it important to share with you. It may seem simple in light of my usual longer blogs, but the profound nature of this scripture can and will change a life . . . “Praise the LORD Give thanks [...]
Check Your Filter – Know the Truth & Live in Freedom
Many times, small decisions can have big consequences. Living without understanding, moving beyond boundaries, operating without knowing the truth, making choices without conviction – all can get you into trouble. Up front and out loud, let me get straight to the point – Look before you leap! Watch your step! Guard your heart! There, enough [...]
I Think . . ., Therefore I Am . . . –
Cogito Ergo Sum
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Descartes wrote it long ago – this philosophical statement designed to describe how the very act of thinking indicates the existence of self. Many quote it today, myself included, almost in jest as a means to sound like an erudite. In my estimation the statement, “cogito ergo sum – I think, therefore I am” is [...]
Begin Each Day with the End in Sight
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An Exercise in Visualization to Gain Perspective and Achieve Goals Sometimes in the midst of life, we tend to become overwhelmed with the difficulties of the moment, to the point of being paralyzed with fear and confusion. Perhaps this is the case with you. Maybe all you see right now are problems and not solutions [...]
Choose to Change, Trust God and Take Flight – Overcoming Difficulty in Life
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If you want conscious, positive change in your life, it has to begin with you. Open your mind and imagine a bird prior to flight. A bird cannot fly until it lifts its wings and slices the air, moving them with a downward thrust to propel its body skyward. Yes, there are a series of [...]
