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Monthly Archives: April 2026
What If We Thought This Way?
A Poem Inspired by Philippians 4:8 What if the mind became a garden and every thought a seed we chose? What if truth was the soil we planted in, and nobility the sunlight that helped us grow? What if we paused … Continue reading
Choosing What to Dwell On
There’s a line in Philippians 4:8 that has always felt like both an invitation and a challenge: “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable… think about such things.” It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged beauty, compassion, creative-thought, Dwelling on, Empathy, Godly thought, kindness, love, Positive thought, Thought, Thoughts, Thougt processes
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When I Feel Most Productive
I am most productive during the early morning hours and into the afternoon, usually until around three or four o’clock. During this time, my focus and energy levels are at their peak, allowing me to engage deeply with my work. … Continue reading
My Favorite Emojis
Love! I especially like all emojis that represent love, the Holy Spirit, and praying hands!!!
Cognitive Flexibility: The Skill That Makes Reframing Possible
Final post on reframing. Cognitive flexibility is the ability to shift your perspective when the moment calls for it — to loosen your grip on the first interpretation your mind offers and consider another angle. It’s not about being endlessly … Continue reading
Topics I Like Discussing
Each day is an opportunity to better understand people, life, and our emotions. When I think about topics that interest, excite, and challenge me, they tend to revolve around a few important themes. These themes help me connect, learn, and see … Continue reading
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Tagged conversation, conversations, Discussions, Interest, Topics
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When Was the Last Time I Took a Risk? How Did It Work Out?
The last time I took a risk was when I woke up, got myself ready, and left for the day, driving on local streets, highways, and beltways to reach my destinations. Throughout my travels, I remain aware, alert, and intentional, paying … Continue reading
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Tagged driving, getting-home-safely, reckless-driving, Risk, taking-risk
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Marcus Learns to Hear His Own Story
After lunch with Ava, Marcus couldn’t shake the feeling that something important had happened — not in the conversation itself, but in the contrast it revealed. He had watched Ava move through small inconveniences with a kind of grounded ease … Continue reading
Recognizing Your Internal Narrative
We all walk around with an internal narrator—one that interprets, explains, and assigns meaning to everything we experience. Most of the time, we don’t even notice it. The story just starts writing itself in the background, shaping our emotions and … Continue reading
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Tagged Internal Narrative, Narrative, personal-development, personal-growth, Recognizing
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The Power of Reframing: How Changing the Story You Tell Yourself Changes the Outcome
What is reframing? It’s about looking at the same situation from a different angle, which can feel different and give you more options. That’s the core idea. Same facts, new meaning. A Lunch of Two Realities Ava and Marcus had … Continue reading
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Tagged Perspective, Perspectives, Power of thought, Reframing, relationships
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