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How to be a Good Friend

Over these past few posts we have been talking about loneliness and how to combat loneliness.  In my last post I shared how we combat loneliness and probably not a huge surprise, it’s through healthy relationships.  Healthy relationships are relationships where we feel safe and seen.  These relationships fall into one of two categories: Over the next few…

Combatting Loneliness  

In my pervious post – An Epidemic of Loneliness, we explored the prevalence of loneliness and its negative health effects.  But how do we effectively combat loneliness?  The simple and yet simultaneously not so simple answer: relationships. Relationships give us connection.  When we feel lonely, it is an indication that there is a gap between…

Love is in the Air

Just walk into any store this month and most likely the first display we see is love themed.  Love is in the air.  February is the month of love.  Valentine’s Day.  What a loaded holiday. It can simultaneously bring joy and misery all in one. For some, Valentine’s Day is a reminder of how exceedingly loved they are.…

Practicing Gratitude

“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – NIV Thanksgiving is almost here, yet if we walk into a store there is almost no indication of this.  Instead, we are met with the consumerism of Christmas.  It makes sense. Yes, we buy and prep for a…

Limiting Beliefs

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7a NKJV Have you ever caught yourself thinking or saying: I can’t do that. – or – That will never happen. I wish I could say I never think or say these things, but the truth is – I do.  More often than I would…