You are at a party, turn around and your spouse has a lamp shade on his head and is doing an impression. Or maybe, you are visiting friends and he tells an off color…
Imagine someone who desperately wants to change careers because they feel called to do more meaningful work. Every time an opportunity appears, fear steps in: What if I fail? What if I disappoint others? What if I can’t handle it? Months turn into years, and nothing changes. Fear, not faith or purpose, has quietly taken the driver’s…
This was Rick’s story. A comment made years ago still comes to mind. It was uninvited and unhelpful. It surfaced during an unrelated conversation, and it bothers me to this day. Nothing outwardly dramatic happened, but internally there is tension, defensiveness, and distance. The moment has passed, but the emotion has not. I still feel…
Every once in a while I see a trend that is disturbing. This is one I became aware of through my dermatology medical news. It is so concerning that the government of France is raising a red flag on this social media trend that involves promoting unprotected sun exposure. With vacations to warm climates and…