Thankfulness. Appreciation. Gratitude. These states of being are not natural but learned behaviors. Typically, these sentiments are explained and modeled to us as children. They then become conscious choices until thankfulness is an attitude habit. A Holiday Wellness Plan would not be complete without appreciating the reason for the season with our soul, mind, and …
I’m interrupting our Holiday Wellness Plan for a very special guest post from my pastor, mentor, and friend, Rev. Kenton Wendorf. He embodies my approach to wellness: we can be well, whatever our circumstance. His inspiring faithful walk through a difficult situation has inspired me and many others. I’m thrilled to share his wise wellness observations …
Has God said no to a plan when yes was hoped for, or yes when no was expected? After listening intently to God in a difficult season, I learned some lessons about how to listen to God. Our HOLIDAY Wellness Plan acronym letter up next is L: for Listen. Serve only the LORD your God …
Sudden grief, frustration, disappointment, and regret collided. My already full plate overflowed with emergencies or what seemed like emergencies. Flying by the seat of my pants from this fire to the next did not create grace-filled reactions. So, we continue our HOLIDAY Wellness Plan Acronym with O for Overflowing Capacity. We’ve identified holiday habits to …
The siren’s whine cut through the music bounding from my headphones as I walked. “It must be close,” I thought. Glancing at the distant road leading into our neighborhood, red emergency vehicles whizzed past. Nurse brain and adrenaline kicked in as I envisioned how to help until the EMTs arrived. As the sirens faded, I …