I hear words or noise, but I’m no longer processing their meaning. All I can focus on is the feelings rushing through my body. My heart is racing, the rhythm of it pounding louder and louder in my head. Heat builds in my chest, rising to my face. Flushed and tense—I am … [Read more...] about Why Am I so Angry: Understanding and Controlling Anger
Anger
Anger Management 101
I don’t know about you, but I’m noticing people seem a lot angrier these days than in years past. Maybe it was the mess of 2020, or lingering frustration over Covid, the economy, or political division. Whatever the source, it seems that the temperature of our society is running … [Read more...] about Anger Management 101
The Healing of Our Nation and Our Marriages
I Long to Live in “Precedented” Times. You may have heard this phrase – or seen a meme on Facebook or Instagram “I long to live in precedented times.” What in the world does this even mean? We hear dozens of times a day on newscasts, on talk shows, and … [Read more...] about The Healing of Our Nation and Our Marriages
The Other Side of Anger
I am sitting on my back patio, enjoying a glorious Spring day, determined to write about ANYTHING but COVID-19! I am guessing I am not the only one who is over-saturated with updates, opinions, and emotions running high. So instead I thought I would write about some things that … [Read more...] about The Other Side of Anger
Hiding Hurt, Healing Hurt
When you work in a professional corporate setting dominated by strong men, feelings are not openly shared. Actually, the socially accepted feelings of anger and frustration flow freely. Feelings of fear or hurt, not so much. When I was in the corporate world, I remember it … [Read more...] about Hiding Hurt, Healing Hurt
Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones…
But Words Can Never Hurt Me…? Our church has been going through a sermon series about wisdom and the different areas in our life where we need wisdom in order to navigate. Our community groups/ small groups have been doing bible studies based on the sermon series and our … [Read more...] about Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones…
