This past weekend, my wife and I enjoyed a trip to San Diego. We love exploring new, unfamiliar places and even though we wore ourselves ragged by walking everywhere, in the end, we felt refreshed and restored by all the variety of experiences. One great memory was visiting the Cabrillo National ...read more
Hack your anxiety in 3 simple ways
Let’s face it - there is a lot of anxiety in the world. Here are a few tools to reduce your anxiety RIGHT NOW: #1 Breathe. A simple trick to help focus on your breath is to remember the number 4-7-8. Breathe in for 4 counts, hold breath for 7, and exhale for 8. And repeat the cycle until it ...read more
Christians, Mindfulness, and Meditation
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
Change is too slow? 4 Steps for Staying the Course
It is wonderful to see fast breakthroughs or positive changes in our lives, especially if they are long awaited. On a counseling journey, however, this may be the exception rather than the rule. The best and most lasting change comes slowly, like the proverbial butterfly emerging from a ...read more