No one can derail your destiny, but you. Those of us who have survived the core violation of child sexual abuse or other adverse childhood experiences, sometimes feel as if our destiny derailed. Destiny Derailed? That is a tough pill to swallow. What exactly does that mean?Personal...
We have all been rejected. It might have been a job you wanted or a relationship, or a promotion, or not being picked for a team, your book proposal. Sometimes, we want protection from rejection. Rejection Protection The more we put into that thing we wanted, the...
Many Lymies that I have met have been sick and misdiagnosed for a decade or three. In 1988, I got terribly ill. I’d had lots of aches and pains, lethargy on occasion, stomach problems since childhood, but this was different. Since then, I like the...
No matter how 'real' we are on social media or even in small groups, with our friends, no one can actually know what another person's world is like.Your picture, might not be what my world is really like. Your Picture People look at a picture, a moment...
I talk with a lot of candidates and legislators. Some on a regular basis. Others only during election season. In my role with the NH Right to Life Political Action Committee, I interviewed candidates. Ever think, "What do I say to a candidate?" Pro-life?? When a candidate...
Are people really toxic? What does that mean? Toxic People I have seen numerous self-help posts about dealing with toxic people and actually, I find it a bit misleading. The people aren't toxic in the sense that they pollute the environment with tangible or physical junk. It's...
Student outreach, public demonstrations, conventions and events, fairs and festivals, sidewalk ministry and rallies are all part of the work. So too, are phone calls, letter writing, envelope stuffing, graphic design, social media, resource room maintenance, prayer and lots of other 'unseen' work. Such is...
We all make them. Decisions have always come pretty easy to me. Some people I know have a very difficult time making decisions. From the smallest choice to the largest, life-changing ones, we make decisions all day every day.I was pulling weeds from my vegetable...
Have you every really dreaded some event or activity? Maybe you thought, "If I just get through it, I'll be ok." Perhaps, it was giving a speech or gym class in school. Maybe, it was the job interview process or giving birth. It could have...
Your story matters. Some people have amazing, dramatic, or exciting stories. Others have stable, solid, or linear stories. All stories matter. Don't dismiss your testimony because it doesn't seem to evoke the kind of emotional 'shock and awe' of another person's story. Your story matters.The truth is...