First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/finding-the-courage-to-change/ While helping struggling people, I have come to recognize that part of my work is helping people find courage. A newfound courage that they are no longer stuck in their old ways and they can indeed…
The Gift of Grace, Part 2
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-gift-of-grace-part-2/ I don’t know about you, but there are times when I find myself getting caught up in the pressure to attain, to strive, to achieve in the different areas of my life. Even my spiritual journey…
The Definition of Happiness
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/the-definition-of-happiness/ The nature of happiness, and how to obtain it, has been a debated topic for centuries. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy brings some clarity to opposing sides of this issue. From one perspective emphasis is placed…
What Increases Positivity?
First posted to: https://surehopecounseling.com/what-increases-positivity/ An optimistic attitude and our well-being (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) are intimately connected. Many studies today have found that a positive attitude improves outcomes and life satisfaction and strengthens the immune system. People who practice positive…
Begin With the End in Mind
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,…