Tag Archives: faith

Chat with God

Posted on February 23, 2022 by msw blog

Loving Father, we praise You because You are good. Thank You for infusing Your creation with beauty and purpose and for placing us here to enjoy it as we discover You. Your love endures forever! All of creation reflects the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged beauty, Creation, faith, God, gratitude, guidance, happiness, inspiration, life, love, Meditation, mindfulness, nature, praise, prayer, purging, relationships, self-awareness, strength | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Believe, confidence, efficiency, faith, God, gratitude, happiness, healing, inspiration, joy, kindness, life, love, mental health, mindfulness, nature, prayer, thankful, time | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged bad experiences, copying skills, emotional development, Emotional Resilience, emotions, faith, fight or- flight, mental health, reactions, Recovery, relationships, respect, strength, strengths, support system, therapist, therapy, trauma, triggers | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged employment, faith, fear, health, helplessness, hope, hostile world, humanity, life, mindfulness, panic, peace, realationships, self doubt, strength, trust, worry | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Bitter, business, Career Advancement, emotions, employment, endings, faith, grace, Grief, growth, identity, joy, loss, mourning, opportunity, transition, unemployment | 3 Comments

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