Not too long ago, I had a cancellation for my 11:30 session. I thought about a sandwich I like to eat and my friend who introduced me to it. I picked up the phone and called her. Her: Hey. What are you doing? Me: Do you want to go to lunch? Her: Sure. Where? Me: New … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Maintaining Adult Friendships
Interpersonal Skills
Celebrating Your Wins!
The world is a tough place and does not make life easy for anyone. It's also easy to fall into a state of mind that brings down your mood. But as a believer of Christ, you must remember that you should always practice celebrating your wins, whether good, bad, big, or small. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Your Wins!
Trust and Intimacy: The Essential Building Blocks of Deep Relationships
Trust and intimacy go hand in hand. It's crucial to recognize the interdependence between the two. If you deeply trust someone, an unspoken intimacy permeates your relationship. Knowing this information stays private, you can easily share details of your life with this person. … [Read more...] about Trust and Intimacy: The Essential Building Blocks of Deep Relationships
Why Is It So Hard To Stay Present?
Practicing mindfulness and being present in the moment has become a fad. That is funny because being present in all of life was the norm before iPhones existed. At least compared to how we are today. Technological Distractions: A Hurdle to Staying Present Think about this: … [Read more...] about Why Is It So Hard To Stay Present?
Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love: What it Isn’t Have you ever agonized over something you needed to say to someone but couldn’t figure out how to do it? Maybe you thought about it obsessively, and the more it festered the angrier you got. Maybe you practiced all the ways you were … [Read more...] about Speaking the Truth in Love
The Roadmap to Forgiveness
Forgiveness. We know it is something we should do, but how exactly do we do it? There are a lot of misconceptions about forgiveness that actually keep us from forgiving others. Before we consider the how, we have to be clear on what forgiveness is and isn’t. Forgiveness is not … [Read more...] about The Roadmap to Forgiveness
