All of us are dealing with emotions that are connected to our experiences. Whether something happened 8 hours ago, 8 months ago, or 8 years ago, each of these experiences and the reactions we had from them carries with us throughout our lives. Really, we are all kind of just learning to deal with our…
When working to retrain your brain and being aware of the spaces you are placing your mind in, you begin to analyze the actions you are taking throughout your day. I was thinking about what I chose to do this morning that had made me a bit anxious. What I did this morning when I…
Following up on yesterday's post on shifting expectations, I have found more helpful reflection and learning in today. I spent time talking to both of my parents yesterday, continuing to explain and work through these places in my mind that have been bringing me anxiety and pain. In today, I spent time reflecting on those…
There is a battle of emotions that we feel when we discover something in our time of reflection. The positive emotions: Joy: We are uplifted by the fact that we became aware of or found something within ourselves. Comfort: We can sit with our feelings now, knowing something about them (where they came from, what…
I have always been a slow, internal processor. It takes me a while to grasp concepts, thoughts, and feelings. I am always looking deeply into each item as it enters my mind, looking beyond the surface at what might be involved with the situation. It is funny how often we draw from the lessons we…
For us to make changes in our lives, we must first become aware of the problem/piece that we want to change. We must then investigate this issue: Why do we want to change? What about it needs to be adjusted? Where did this issue come from? What is the source? Does this source need to…
"I may win, I may lose." Reflection is such an intentional part of my life and routine. Whether it occurs in solitude, in a conversation with another, or amidst a large gathering, I enjoy the process of taking my experiences and writing, praying, thinking on them to drive an end result from the experiences I…
I took the last two days off from blogging, as I was playing in a 2-day golf event that saw me walk 18 miles and play golf for around 12 hours over those two days. A lot has happened since Friday (my last post), but to keep from rambling, I learned one solid thing from…
I came across a tweet the other day that was a gentle reminder to use the time you have (however much that may be) to communicate with those around you. Communication is key, and you never know what doors each key may open. This is going to be a shorter post today, but I…
I had the experience of commuting today (further than my normal 1 block commute from my near campus home). I drove to campus from my "home" home, after house sitting in Lee's Summit (about a 30-minute drive). During that drive, I got to experience the cool, clean weather we have this morning. Also, I turned…
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