Here we are, doing our lives in whatever that looks like for each of us. We pass through our days in relationships, working, parenting, socializing, participating in hobbies, playing or just being. For many of us, as we age and move through different developmental stages, our perceptions, beliefs and priorities shift to some degree. This…
“I tried to hold your hand, but you’d rather hold your grudge” (“Which to Bury; Us or the Hatchet?” by Relient K). Letting go of a grudge is hard. As this verse from Relient K’s song says, sometimes we prefer to hold our grudge rather than let go of it. Holding onto grudges is not…
Father’s Day has a way of sneaking up on people. It often arrives with less fanfare than Mother’s Day—fewer flowers, fewer school crafts, maybe a few more grills and ties. And while most dads will say they don’t mind, that doesn’t mean they’re immune to feeling unseen. This list isn’t about fancy breakfasts or backyard…
It’s no coincidence that you’re searching for answers about feeling lonely in a relationship just when you need them most. You’re physically close to your partner, yet you feel emotionally miles apart. This disconnect creates a unique type of isolation that can be more painful than being alone because it contradicts your idea of what…
Developing self-awareness requires intentional effort and practice. Do you believe you already have self-awareness? Tasha Eurich, PhD, researcher and organizational psychologist, has spent more than 10 years surveying people about their levels of self-awareness. She’s found that while 95% of study participants think they’re self-aware, only about 10% to 15% of them fully are. –…
We own a 1994 Suburban that still runs great. We use it to haul bricks, wood, and sometimes the grandkids across town. The vehicle keeps going, and we’re grateful to have it. When parked next to newer, efficient vehicles, however, I see the glares of strangers and imagine them blaming me for melting ice caps…
For most of my life, I have had a complicated relationship with my family. Due to past and present wounds, it can be hard for me to want to talk to a few select members. While I have expressed my feelings, nothing has changed. My therapist once told me that if I shared my feelings…
“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 Knowing when to let go of a fragmented relationship is a serious decision that requires God’s wisdom. You can…
For our 25th wedding anniversary, my husband and I decided to take a trip to see the other part of the country that we had not visited before. Day after day, as we traveled and saw many great sights, we had a great time. However, as our physical bodies began to tire, our communication skills…
The idea of finding your soulmate is deeply ingrained in our American culture. Just think of every Disney princess movie where we see the young girl waiting patiently for her soulmate and prince charming to sweep in for that happily ever after! When we buy into this idea of the need to find our ‘perfect…