First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/begin-with-the-end-in-mind/ Imagine for a second you are going on a road trip. You have decided you want to go somewhere, but you have not decided where you want to end up. You begin to pack and prepare,…
The Gift of Grace
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-gift-of-grace/ I currently find myself on a journey that is leading me to dig deeper into the concept of grace. I thought I might invite you to walk with me for a few moments in hopes that…
Savoring: The art of reducing stress and increasing joy
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/savoring-the-art-of-reducing-stress-and-increasing-joy/ Recently I was with a colleague, and they said to me, “I just want to stop and savor this for a minute. Iwould not have thought to do that. I am not sure about you but…
Why is Curiosity Important?
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/why-is-curiosity-important/ Everyone has probably heard the familiar expression at one time or another, “Curiosity killed the cat.” This popular statement tends to incriminate the act of being curious as negative or potentially dangerous. Yet, the art of…
If You’re Happy, I’m Happy: Altruism Psychology
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/if-youre-happy-im-happy-altruism-psychology/ If you’re a fan at all of the show Friends, you might remember an episode called “The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS” where Joey claims that there is no such thing as a selfless good deed….