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I’ve been called many things in my life, but never compassionate. I’ve never thought of myself to be tender, mild, considerate, or forbearing. But recently, a friend made it a point to tell me that she has personally witnessed my compassion. I was stunned, taken aback and surprised by her words.          …

Our minds are constantly working. Even when asleep, our brains are at work producing images found in our nighttime world of dreams. Somehow, researchers have calculated that the average human being can have up to 50,000 thoughts in a twenty-four hour period. Of course, each and every thought, I am supposing, are not new ones,…

It is normal and natural to grow tired of our sorrows and the work that is required to move through our grief. Grief work is similar to having a full-time job and it can make us weary. Finding rest in the midst of working toward our mental wellness is necessary.      Interlude Though we…

Though our emotions are not always true, they can lead us toward the truth. But first we    have to make a commitment to taking a look at them. Emotions following a traumatic event such as a suicide, can collect in such a way that we neglect them. Granted, sometimes those feelings have to be set…