Our lives are shaped by our experiences and our interactions with others. Still, we like to think we are in control of our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. Since we control our thoughts, we should be able to will ourselves out of depression, anxiety, or despair. Although we may be influenced by external factors, we are... Continue Reading →
What Should I Do When I’m Anxious?
There is nothing harder than to be still when we are filled with anxiety. When we feel fearful or vulnerable we are tempted to take matters into our own hands. Pride tells us that it is our responsibility to ensure that justice is done. How quickly we forget who is really in control. If unrest... Continue Reading →
You’re Not Alone
The number of people affected by anxiety and depression have been rising over the past decade. The isolation and stress of COVID only served to exacerbate this already alarming trend. The chronic stress of daily life has been leading to emotional exhaustion, with the greatest impact on the younger generations. As the level of stress... Continue Reading →
Get Out of My Head
I was reminded today of how much our thoughts influence our actions and attitudes. We like to think we single handedly dictate our thoughts, beliefs, and opinions. But the outside voices we hear have a tremendous impact on our thoughts and our hearts. Have you ever had a thought that continued to replay in your... Continue Reading →
Be Still…
There is nothing harder than to be still when we are filled with anxiety. As Inauguration Day approaches, there are many who have concerns about our nation. We worry about the future and what might happen. We also worry about the fate of our democracy. There are many people are asking themselves what they should... Continue Reading →