Imagine you are standing on the ledge of a window, grasping at whatever parts of its frame you can use to anchor yourself. The building you once occupied is on fire. Terror seizes you and makes more firm your grip as the warmth of distant flames tickle your skin. It’s getting hot, and you areRead More
Overcoming Fear
Obstacles Are Turn Signals–Not Stop Signs: 5 Ways to Keep Moving
If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere – Frank A. Clark Life gets tricky. The road toward your goals can sometimes get jammed. The journey through love and relationships may climb steep hills, coast for a while, then dip into unforeseen valleys. Along the way, it can seemRead More
Turning Away from Stigma to Embrace Better Mental Health
The stigma associated with mental illness may be one of the leading reasons why people avoid seeking the support of close family and friends, and even the help of mental health professionals. Stigma perpetuates fear which leads to avoidance, unfair judgment, and isolation. This takes us further and further away from the things we reallyRead More
Workplace Bullies–What Can You Do?
If you’re breathing then most likely you have been exposed to bullying. As a society, we are all very aware of bullying in schools. When kids face the challenges associated with bullies we encourage them to seek out the help of responsible adults. We talk to our kids about love, acceptance, and tolerance. We tellRead More
Are You Fearless?
Have you ever watched a toddler squeal with delight while being spun around? Without batting an eye or hesitating for a moment, young children will usually jump into a parent’s or caregiver’s arms, and be spun, jostled and bounced around, with no thought about personal safety. Ever been to an amusement park with thrill seekersRead More
Letting Go To Set Yourself Free
Imagine you are standing on the ledge of a window, grasping at whatever parts of its frame you can use to anchor yourself. The building you once occupied is on fire. Terror seizes you and makes more firm your grip as the warmth of distant flames tickle your skin. It’s getting hot, and you areRead More
Something Else More Important Than Fear
As the seasons change, we are reminded of the universal truth that nothing stands still. Life is forever going on in spite of anything that we might be experiencing individually. The only constant we truly know in this world is change, and even though you might think that would render us accustomed to it, that’sRead More
Lessons on Fear–5 Things I Learned on a Ropes Course
Last month I completed a ropes challenge course. I’d wanted to do one for years. I’d been told it’s a great way to go beyond your comfort zone and increase self-confidence. A friend and I were looking for something to do over the holiday weekend and had purchased an online deal awhile back. I did littleRead More
When Fear Becomes Phobia: My Journey Through Ornithophobia
Most people confuse the words fear and phobia thinking that they mean the same thing. Though the two words are closely related, each word has a different meaning. Fear is often described as a concern or an anxiety. Whereas a phobia takes fear a step further and is a persistent, irrational fear. In my ignorance,Read More
Lessons on Fear: 5 Things I Learned on a Ropes Course
Last month I completed a ropes challenge course. I’d wanted to do one for years. I’d been told it’s a great way to go beyond your comfort zone and increase self-confidence. I did little planning before arriving (very unlike me). A friend and I were looking for something to do over the holiday weekend andRead More