I am sure that we all have that one friend that no matter how nicely we were to give them constructive feedback on something, being completely truthful, all they will hear is the criticism.
Jesus
Are you like Hagar?
Hurt people hurt people. It is not an excuse, just a fact of life.
Stepping in someone else’s crap
As I did this, I noticed something unpleasant. Someone had failed to pick up their dog's do-do and I stepped in it - multiple times! But isn't that just like life?
Are you connecting with your spouse?
In my last blog, 'Are you experiencing SADness?", I listed some of the stressors that are currently going on in my life. One of the things I listed was my marriage. I would not say specifically that things are bad in my marriage, it's just that it could be better. One of the main challenges … Continue reading Are you connecting with your spouse?
Are you experiencing SADness?
I will be honest here. Things have not been going that well for me as of late. It is one of the reasons I have not really been writing. I have had a few meltdowns in recent months. I have missed a few days of work because I couldn't get out of bed. I have … Continue reading Are you experiencing SADness?
Whose pattern are you following?
When I was about 10 years old, my mother took me with her to a popular craft store in the area that was having a massive sale. This store is still open and has this big clearance sale every summer. It was there that I was able to purchase, and get hooked on, a new … Continue reading Whose pattern are you following?
Hooked on a Feeling
In my post a few months ago, "You do not have my consent!" I quoted Warren Buffet and his thoughts on having an emotional response to everything that is said to you. After some recent experiences and research, I kinda disagree with him. On Wednesday, I was on a conference call for the weight loss … Continue reading Hooked on a Feeling
Will you be my friend?
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the need to belong and be known is right in the middle. Some people look at being known and see it as the need to be famous, well-known or popular. On the other hand, people need people. They don't always realize it but they do. On Sunday, the sermon … Continue reading Will you be my friend?
The Road to Hell
Before I moved, almost a year ago, I made a list of things I wanted to do (hobbies, Bible studies, reading, changing habits, etc) and a list of people I wanted to connect with on a regular basis since I was moving three hours away. (I apologize now if you were one of those people … Continue reading The Road to Hell
One step at a time…
Hello Everyone! My name is Janice and I struggle with food addiction. This is one of the things I say when I introduce myself each week at Celebrate Recovery. This is also one of my biggest struggles in which I don't seem to be making much headway. Let me also clarify that it is not … Continue reading One step at a time…
