Tag Archives: faith

Gratitude

Posted on February 22, 2022 by msw blog

Gratitude is the child of attention. When we stop to take in what’s before us, a single moment becomes suddenly divisible into thousands. As theologian and mental health nurse John Swinton writes, there is fast time and there is slow … Continue reading →

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Trauma

Posted on February 22, 2022 by msw blog

Think about it this way: We all carry an invisible backpack filled with trauma. The size of our backpacks differs from person to person. When trauma is retriggered, our backpack grows heavier and arouses the preexisting trauma. However, by recognizing … Continue reading →

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Struggling to Trust

Posted on February 19, 2022 by msw blog

Fear sneaks into my heart without permission. It paints a picture of helplessness and hopelessness. It steals my peace and my concentration. What am I fearful about? I’m concerned about the safety of my family or the health of loved … Continue reading →

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From Mourning to Dancing

Posted on February 18, 2022 by msw blog

We’re cutting your job.” A decade ago those words sent me reeling when the company I worked for eliminated my position. At the time, I felt shattered, partly because my identity was so intertwined with my role as editor. Recently … Continue reading →

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Circumstances

Posted on February 15, 2022 by msw blog

Even when I can’t say literally that I walked a mile in their shoes, I have the ability to reach across a desk and try to relate to somebody under different circumstances than me. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in … Continue reading →

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