Emotional Health

The Beauty of Anger and Tears: Part 1

by Constance Gilbert March 5, 2012
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Anger is not a pretty sight.  It wastes energy and keeps us focused on the negative. I am anything but beautiful when I’m angry.  And I’ve dealt with that a lot lately. Let me fill you in. January 1st —  I arrived home after a total knee replacement. January 3rd — I was taken to [...]

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Creating a Depression-Free Home, Part 3

by Constance Gilbert May 1, 2011

(Part 1, Part 2) How are you doing on creating your personal serene place, your garden? What ideas have you come up with? Where is your garden? How has your family responded to it? And you? Sarah Chena Radcliffe writes, “Our homes reflect the personalities within, are shaped by women—by virtue of her influences, determine [...]

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Creating a Depression-Free Home, Part 2

by Constance Gilbert March 14, 2011
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In Part 1 we visited my aunt and uncle’s beach house; and I delighted in showing you the “garden” sun porch. Using that as a model, I went home to create my own serene, personal space. At the time, I lived in a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement townhouse. Being a list-maker, I grabbed [...]

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Standing Firm

by Stephanie Gulland March 12, 2011

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around [...]

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Creating a Depression-Free Home, Part 1

by Constance Gilbert January 14, 2011
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Your home—from one room to a mansion—reflects your personality and sets the mood for you and all of those who enter. It can also contribute to your state of mind and emotional well-being. For those of us who cope with depression, we need a place where we feel safe and cared for, a place where [...]

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Marvelous Miracle

by Stephanie Gulland January 12, 2011
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Just then a woman who had hemorrhaged for twelve years slipped in from behind and lightly touched his robe. She was thinking to herself, “If I can just put a finger on his robe, I’ll get well.” Jesus turned—caught her at it. Then he reassured her: “Courage, daughter. You took a risk of faith, and [...]

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Growing Through Books

by Constance Gilbert November 8, 2010

I love books! When I was first learning the magic of putting letters together and forming words, it was exciting! Before long I switched from picture books to chapter books then to any and all children’s books. I preferred reading to almost anything else. When the lights were off at night, I made up stories, [...]

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Book Review—Ready to Win Over Depression

by Brenda King August 1, 2010
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Ready to Win Over Depression by Thelma Wells ISBN: 978-0736928243 153 pages From the Book Cover: Has sadness taken over? Have you talked, prayed, and even focused on “happy thoughts” but continue to slog through every day? Popular author Thelma Wells has been there. She knows it’s hard to start down the recovery road, but [...]

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Pain Is Never Wasted by God

by Constance Gilbert May 3, 2010
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Pain comes in all sizes and shapes. It’s physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual. We all can relate to pain in some way. My granddaughter’s owies are fixed with a mama’s kiss and an ice pack or a Band-Aide®. An anti-inflammatory relieves many people’s aches and pains. Don’t you wish it was that easy for emotional [...]

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Distractions of Life

by Constance Gilbert May 3, 2010

Today was a day like most … busy, with a “to do” list that never seems to get any shorter. In fact, I hate those lists. Yet, I am a list maker … I need a list to keep track of my lists … especially all those Post-Its.® Don’t you just love them! I have [...]

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Get Out of That Pit!

by Constance Gilbert December 4, 2009
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My favorite Peanuts® cartoon strip has Lucy sitting patiently (?) listening in her booth—Psychiatric Advice 5¢, while Charlie Brown goes on and on listing all his troubles. Finally, Lucy says, “Charlie Brown, you just need a life…” Like us, Charlie Brown wanted a quick fix, but Lucy’s 5¢ worth is true. We all need to [...]

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