Stress comes from many sources. It is highly stressful when a person delivers a wallop of emotional or physical pain to us (or someone we love). It then adds significantly more stress when we store that negativity and we don’t let it go.
forgiveness
I Think I Swallowed a Bug Yesterday
Well, for once, this is not just a clever title. I wish it were. I think I really did swallow a bug yesterday.
“I Want to Forgive But I Still Have the Pain”
This phrase frequently comes up during the course of counseling. Many have emotional wounds from past and even current relationships that continue to cause pain thus hindering advancement to fuller productive lives.
Is Anger a Setback in Therapy?
It takes courage to seek out therapy. It often means looking at memories or situations you would rather avoid or forget.
No More Shame: Shame vs Guilt
As we experience life, our behaviors and interactions will impact the way we feel about ourselves. Behaviors, both positive and negative, bring consequences and those consequences influence our future selves.
Praying for Your Enemies: Two Good Reasons to Try It
It doesn’t come naturally to pray for someone who has hurt you but it is exactly what Jesus asks us to do.