The holiday season is exciting. There’s the hustle and bustle of shopping, attending parties, and decorating the home inside and out. These cultural traditions are quite often tied with family and personal traditions as well. Traditions can bring a sense of comfort and familiarity, as they conjure warm memories of happy holidays gone by. Holding […]
The holiday season is exciting. There’s the hustle and bustle of shopping, attending parties, and decorating the home inside and out. These cultural traditions are quite often tied with family and personal traditions as well. Traditions can bring a sense of comfort and familiarity, as they conjure warm memories of happy holidays gone by. Holding […]
The joy of the season. Happiness, brotherhood, and good will toward men. A feeling of togetherness, of being a part of something greater than oneself. All of these feelings, states of being, positive emotions are supposed to be evoked at this time of year. It’s supposed to be the same for everyone, an upbeat sense […]
The joy of the season. Happiness, brotherhood, and good will toward men. A feeling of togetherness, of being a part of something greater than oneself. All of these feelings, states of being, positive emotions are supposed to be evoked at this time of year. It’s supposed to be the same for everyone, an upbeat sense […]
Rudolph Dreikurs presented the four mistaken goals of a child in his book Children the Challenge. Initially, skepticism grabbed me. However, personal observations have validated Dreikurs statements demonstrating his claims even today. Gaining power appears as an integral part of a child’s DNA. Power, the first mistaken goal. I believe springs forth from desiring independence. […]
Rudolph Dreikurs presented the four mistaken goals of a child in his book Children the Challenge. Initially, skepticism grabbed me. However, personal observations have validated Dreikurs statements demonstrating his claims even today. Gaining power appears as an integral part of a child’s DNA. Power, the first mistaken goal. I believe springs forth from desiring independence. […]
Childhood experiences effect our current state of happiness? Studies suggest we are predisposed to certain personality traits. Scripture provides a reference for this concept. Jeremiah 1: 1-5 talks about God’s plan for a man pre-birth. God also stated he knew the man pre-birth. Comprehending the world, infants in utero interpret the world through their mother’s […]
Childhood experiences effect our current state of happiness? Studies suggest we are predisposed to certain personality traits. Scripture provides a reference for this concept. Jeremiah 1: 1-5 talks about God’s plan for a man pre-birth. God also stated he knew the man pre-birth. Comprehending the world, infants in utero interpret the world through their mother’s […]
Anger is an interesting emotion. Rarely is the true impact felt unless it reaches a degree of heat worth noticing. Identifying anger in my life has led me to examine the wide spectrum of anger. Noticing and acknowledging even those pauses with in my relationships that lead to “Small Judgments, Light Offenses, or even Slight […]
Anger is an interesting emotion. Rarely is the true impact felt unless it reaches a degree of heat worth noticing. Identifying anger in my life has led me to examine the wide spectrum of anger. Noticing and acknowledging even those pauses with in my relationships that lead to “Small Judgments, Light Offenses, or even Slight […]
How do I know if I am bitter? A state of bitterness is much like a very used unwashed article of clothing. It attacks the senses of all present. Even at a distance, bitterness effects many. Bitterness is not a current situation. Bitterness can manifest itself in the context of recent events, but the roots […]
How do I know if I am bitter? A state of bitterness is much like a very used unwashed article of clothing. It attacks the senses of all present. Even at a distance, bitterness effects many. Bitterness is not a current situation. Bitterness can manifest itself in the context of recent events, but the roots […]
Communication! When it involves the process of relating to a spouse, we have to understand what is being said verses what is implied. Interpreting what I am hearing involves my biases, my past experiences, and insecurities. I have to remember that there can be a difference between what was said and what I am hearing. […]
Communication! When it involves the process of relating to a spouse, we have to understand what is being said verses what is implied. Interpreting what I am hearing involves my biases, my past experiences, and insecurities. I have to remember that there can be a difference between what was said and what I am hearing. […]
Depending on the day! I have a different parenting approach! Sometimes, I want to be that Roman Gladiator Dad. “I am Maximus Dadimus, and I will have my revenge in this life or the next!” lol. Sometimes, I want to be that coach. “Ok, One more layup, and you will get it! Great JOB!” Sometimes, […]
Depending on the day! I have a different parenting approach! Sometimes, I want to be that Roman Gladiator Dad. “I am Maximus Dadimus, and I will have my revenge in this life or the next!” lol. Sometimes, I want to be that coach. “Ok, One more layup, and you will get it! Great JOB!” Sometimes, […]
Parenting Revelations are an on going ebb and flow in the world of parenting. One revelation that I have had about my parenting surrounded my past. My past does speak to my present, and I hear it loud. Could it be that our past is a relevant present. Good or bad, we are our […]
Parenting Revelations are an on going ebb and flow in the world of parenting. One revelation that I have had about my parenting surrounded my past. My past does speak to my present, and I hear it loud. Could it be that our past is a relevant present. Good or bad, we are our […]
