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Personality and Transition

On Feb.14.12 , In Life Transition by

I had to take a group of psychological tests recently because of a new project I am becoming involved with.  The test showed me flat lined but did indicate that I may be prone to over reflection and rumination which may lead to worrying.  Anyone who knows me well will now respond with, “why did [...]

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Biblical Principles of Transition

On Feb.07.12 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction by

I am in the middle of a major life transition. It is a transition that I never expected, but it is here. There truly was a long period of restlessness and then a triggering pivot point. As is the case, once a pivot point presents itself it requires action and one either freezes where one is [...]

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Advent as Change

On Dec.07.11 , In Life Transition, Resource Reviews by

In a story from the book Necessary Change (Cloud, H., 2011) a woman declares that her life might be a living hell but at least she knows the street names.  Rather than move out of her hellish existence she would rather stay where it is comfortable and the pain is familiar. Most humans will default [...]

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If Life Gives You Lemons

On Nov.07.11 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Formation by

There is an expression that says, “if life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That is a wonderful statement but is inherently filled with some issues. The biggest issue is…what if you have run out of sugar? There are times in my life where the lemons seem to overwhelm. I want to make lemonade, but just can’t seem to [...]

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Like the Bumper Sticker Says: Change Happens!

On Aug.07.11 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction by

Whether we like it or not, change happens! I think change needs to be added to the list of those things we can count on to be true:  taxes, death, change. I tend to be one who hates rearranging the furniture.  Once in place I like to keep it that way; that way I can [...]

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