Afa and I have made many decisions that seem counterintuitive when viewed in the context of achieving success, specifically the “American Dream.”
Tag: Overwhelm
Book Review: Parenting from the Inside Out by Siegel and Hartzell
This book is by the same author as The Whole Brained Child. The book discusses the ways in which working through our past will help us be better parents.
Mantras To Get Me Through Each Day (With Relationships in Tact)
Days can seem overwhelming, but it can be the little changes we make that allow us to get through them with a little more joy and a little less annoyance.
Book Review: Sabbath as Resistance by Walter Brueggemann
This book examines the Ten Commandments through the lens of the Fourth Commandment. The author details how observance of Sabbath today is as countercultural as it was when the Israelites came out of Egypt.
Anxiety: Creating Problems Where None Existed
A quick story of my chance to implement my lessons learned through a series of therapy sessions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My Winding Road Back onto Anxiety Medication
I believe that medication plays a role in mental health. It shouldn’t necessarily be the first stop on the journey, but there are times when it is a necessary and helpful one.
Grief Takes Many Forms
There were three weeks in October 2021 when our life was a roller coaster. Most of 2021 had been roller coaster-ish, but these stood out as particularly large ups and downs.
Build a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From?
I’ve read that you should build a life you don’t need a vacation from, but that’s definitely not our goal.
Yes, Even Her Own Life: When Self-Care Becomes an Idol
Jesus was very clear that discipleship required self-sacrifice, which runs counter to everything we currently hear about self-care.
Choosing to Live Life Rather Than Live Anxiety
There are times I have to choose to prioritize my mental health, and there are other times when my anxiety needs to take a back seat.