Yesterday I spoke briefly of unconditional positive regard, which is a counseling theory and practice from Carl Rogers. People with a stronger sense of self-worth are also more confident and motivated to pursue their goals and to work toward self-actualization because they believe that they are capable of accomplishing their goals. This secular practice has deep…
Category: Soul Work
His Work
Letting go of the little things so God can do great things…
I’m sitting in a chair with coffee, still in my PJs, and watching the sunrise. This season brings a breeze without the bugs, and I find the setting healing and encouraging. I often write about the Pray as You Go app. I decided to close my eyes and play the daily meditation. A little boy…
Station 12
The silent aftermath of Saturday ushers in the resurrection. It is a day of great anticipation because we know the final outcome. The disciples only knew what faced them at that moment. They were running, hiding, weeping, and trying to grapple with their emotions while also searching their minds for any clues from the words…
The wonder of His touch
The years go by, and we reflect in quiet moments on memories and loved ones. Loved ones who are no longer with us and loved ones who are intertwined in our lives. I listened to a prayer meditation that recited the verses of Mary washing Jesus’s feet with costly perfume, her hair, and her tears….
Visualization
The power of visualization will help you reframe and face your future with hope. One of my favorite verses is Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. In my younger years, I visualized my…
Compassion
It has been a while since I’ve written on my blog. I’ve been compelled to be “silent” and reflect and be in the moment to seek understanding. Silence in a noisy world has been proven to heal the brain. Just Google “Your brain and silence,” and you will find many articles and research. Something I’m…
Common things
“The wonder of our Lord is that He is so accessible to us in the common things of our lives: the cup of water…breaking of the bread…welcoming children into our arms…fellowship over a meal…giving thanks. A simple attitude of caring, listening…” Nancie Carmichael February 9 quote from a long-forgotten “quote calendar” that sits on a…
The Noonday Sun
Can we savor moments? Not just the moments that deserve savoring. At the end of the training day, we engaged in an activity asking us to look at a family picture. We reframed the story to consider an optimistic exchange versus what the actions may convey. I was reminded that emotions are not felt in…
What makes a good life?
I finished my Waymaker study. We ended with the word doxology. Doxology to thank God no matter where we find ourselves on life’s journey. I’m learning that being grateful is not about my definitions of what is right and wrong. Or, what are my pleasures, and did they come to pass. It’s going deeper into…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 