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What a night in San Francisco!

June 12, 2019 by Marty

An impactful time in San Francisco this past weekend Many of us have been influenced deeply by the suicide, or an attempt, of someone we love. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has the goal to reduce this tragedy through the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks. Around 1,500 people ...read more

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Is there an app for that?

May 15, 2019 by Marty

Did you forget again?! Imagine yourself with the perfect list making tool...suddenly the dry cleaning gets picked up AND you remember to send your mom a birthday card so it gets there in time for her special day! Sound too good to be true? Read on... I’m kind of a to-do list geek. I love ...read more

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Reduce Suicide Rate by 20% by 2025

April 24, 2019 by Marty

Want to become a Night Walker? Unfortunately, as a therapist I have seen the devastating effects of suicide or attempted suicide on families and friends, such as the family of Emma that I mentioned in a previous post. However on June 8th, 2019, I am excited to be joining forces with thousands ...read more

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Breathe like it really matters

April 8, 2019 by Marty

Back to my roots This past weekend I went to a reunion of the Singing Cadets, a singing group I was a part of when I went to Texas A&M University. This organization, rich with history, was celebrating its 125th year and I joined 400 men to sing a wide variety of tunes. It was a fabulous ...read more

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“Feelings, Wo-o-o, Feelings”

March 19, 2019 by Marty

Use positive language in your relationships... "Feelings, nothing more than feelings." Anyone remember that old Morris Albert song?! Fortunately or unfortunately, it is burned into my soul! I confess that, back in the day, I used to sing this song out loud at the top of my lungs on a regular ...read more

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Pain and Suffering is a Gift?!

February 26, 2019 by Marty

The Best Gift I Ever Survived… This 3 minute Ted Talk moved me deeply. I encourage you to spend a few minutes and view it as you consider any pain in your own life. I’ve experienced pain and suffering in my life that was truly horrible while it was happening but later I was able to reflect on it ...read more

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“Sometimes it all gets a little too much”

February 5, 2019 by Marty

These are lyrics by Canadian singer songwriter Shawn Mendes. An awesome younger person I’m close with recently shared this song with me at a poignant moment. I was moved to tears when I heard it. This song speaks to the fact that we all have pain and suffering. We so often choose the route of hiding ...read more

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Christians, Mindfulness, and Meditation

December 11, 2018 by Marty

Christians, Mindfulness and Meditation Abide App Review “...the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.” - Psalm 49:3 “If you continue in my [Jesus] word...then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:31,32 I discovered this great Christian meditation ...read more

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