On the first trip we were camping in Cunningham Gulch, a narrow valley tucked between towering mountains. The clouds were gathering and I’m always vigilant for thunderstorms, so before I set out on my hike I pulled out my phone to update my weather. No bars, no internet available. I set out on my hike…
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Self-talk: Inviting God into the Conversation–Soul Sculpting Project
Ever been alone in a room, talking out loud to yourself and then turning around and you realize that you are not alone? For me, this is usually awkward. Self-talk: We do it throughout the day. It’s normal. We began to self-talk when we were children. Self-talk is a useful tool for motivation, to gain…
Angry? Breathe, Invite Wisdom, Listen: Soul Sculpting Project: Lent Week 6
Does Jesus ever get really angry? Yes. Remember the famous time when he flips over all the market tables at the temple. And then there’s the time when Jesus’s disciples decide that He is too busy and important to bless little kids, so they block a group of kids from getting to Him. Jesus gets…
A Dose of Hope: Soul Sculpting Project
A Dose of Hope: Soul Sculpting Project What is Hope? The expectation that: Psychology definition: The expectation that one will have positive experiences or that a potentially threatening or negative situation will not materialize or will ultimately result in a favorable state of affairs. What happens when we choose the emotion Hope? Our Body: Our…
Welcoming Grief for the Holidays: Soul Sculpting Project
Welcoming Grief for the Holidays: Soul Sculpting Project My dad died a year ago today. Late stage Parkinson’s, a fast decline. My husband and I had the privilege of caring for him at the end. The time was good and beautiful, but it was hard. Losing someone we love is hard business. It’s been a…
Get a little Happier: Soul Sculpting Project
Five Roads to Create Happiness: Soul Sculpting Project Part 2 Not every road leads to happiness. Some roads we take to create happiness look good in the beginning but the little happiness we experience fades away quickly. Money is in this category. Money does help us become a little happier- briefly. But research shows that…
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