Out of the Mire
…because thriving is the goal
Category: encouragement
Looking Ahead
I don’t know to whom I need to attribute this image. It’s one of those images that gets passed around Facebook and Pinterest, and everyone LIKES it. It feels inspirational. It seems like something one might hear at a political rally or in a… Continue Reading “Looking Ahead”
For Further Flourishing
I nearly dropped my cup of coffee this morning when I saw the Rainer Höss had commented on yesterday’s post. I choked out a loud, “Holy crap!” As it turns out, Rainer has a website and Twitter account, and he, too, has written a… Continue Reading “For Further Flourishing”
Being Your Authentic Self
I had a really weird social interaction yesterday. I didn’t think I was going to write about it, but here I am, sitting in my bed in my pajamas under the down comforter, exhausted from the day, and my mind feels restless and preoccupied.… Continue Reading “Being Your Authentic Self”
In Remembrance
Nelson Mandela died today. He was 95 years old. I don’t know what to say to honor him so I shall let Mandela do what he always did; I shall let him speak for himself and in so doing inspire us to reach higher,… Continue Reading “In Remembrance”
Logical Fallacies
I was at my therapist yesterday for another session. We did not do EMDR. Instead we spoke more about the protective emotions. Just like on Sesame Street, the word of the day was DISGUST. What does disgust look like in the world to me?… Continue Reading “Logical Fallacies”
Astonishing
I’ve discussed two rather disheartening stories in two days. Please let me astonish you with what the image of God looks like, magnified, in action, and present within ordinary people. Be astonished. Happy Halloween! Shalom… In 1993, Oshea Israel, 16, got into an argument… Continue Reading “Astonishing”
Love Thyself
“To be accepted is to have your whole person, good or otherwise, received by another without condemnation.” “God has made us accepted in the Beloved” (Ephesians 1:3-9). We are told to ‘accept one another just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.’ (Romans… Continue Reading “Love Thyself”
Dream A Bigger Dream
“While kayaking in the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge on Feb. 11, 2004, Gene Sparling of Hot Springs, Ark., saw an unusually large, red-crested woodpecker fly toward him and land on a nearby tree. He noticed several field marks suggesting the bird was an… Continue Reading “Dream A Bigger Dream”
God Is A River
I was reminded of this song as I was having a conversation with a dear friend today. A few years ago, an acquaintance mailed this song to me on a CD. She’s really only a Facebook friend, but somehow she sensed I needed encouragement.… Continue Reading “God Is A River”
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