Category Archives: freedom

Unpacking CHOSEN

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UcdAFrNbivlAQKG4uv0DJ?si=-QsA924iSAWasyB7zVFKzw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000636743075 https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-CHOSEN-e2c7he1 https://youtu.be/mjWQNMiEpf4?feature=shared Join Heather and Amanda as they unpack the powerful word CHOSEN.ChristHasOpenlySpokenEverlastingNew-life http://www.acupofgratitude.org/ Learn more about Bruce Pulver, contact him to book a speaking engagement, and order Above the Chatter Our Words Matter at http://abovethechatterourwordsmatter.com/. Watch Bruce’s TEDx Talk at: https://www.ted.com/talks/bruce_pulver_the_secret_to_changing_negative_self_talk_by_renewing_your_mindset Learn more about Heather Carter, book a speaking engagement, and orderContinueContinue reading “Unpacking CHOSEN”

My cure for an obsessive mind (Do what you can)

I don’t think of myself as an obsessive person. But every now and then, and it seems to come more frequently these days, something horrific happens and I cannot stop thinking about it. I have had some significant growth opportunities over the past few weeks that I planned to write about today, but as IContinueContinue reading “My cure for an obsessive mind (Do what you can)”

A new kind of Wonder Woman?

Remember back in 2015 when I had a bout of Leukemia? Ya, me too. Well, during that time, I managed to establish a reputation for being a type of “Wonder Woman.” I received scarves, plaques, costumes, cards and other Wonder Woman paraphernalia on a regular basis. They even started showing it in syndication on someContinueContinue reading “A new kind of Wonder Woman?”

“Keep coming back”

Over the years, I have heard from several people who attend recovery groups that a common refrain at their meetings is “keep coming back.” It’s often said after a newcomer shares a bit of their story and even more often, after anyone at all expresses their exasperation, frustration or despair about their ability to successfullyContinueContinue reading ““Keep coming back””

Unpacking FORGIVE

https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-FORGIVE-e24cr1p https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fwHl3bTBqOUR5goQczZqr?si=3AiiLJ_5Tb68Y6kjZ6ejmQ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000614942792 What does it mean? What does it take? Who is forgiving who? Is it a one-and-done deal? Who is hurt if it doesn’t happen? Who is helped if it does? Why is it so hard? In this episode, Bruce and Heather discuss the messiness of FORGIVE along with the ways we canContinueContinue reading “Unpacking FORGIVE”

Going back to Cali

Before we get going, if it’s been a minute since you read my previous blog on resentments, kindly go back and prepare yourself for the “rest of the story” to come. Ready? OK. They found it. The remnant. The teensy tiny bit of ovary left in my adorable cat, Cali , when she was spayed.ContinueContinue reading “Going back to Cali”

It’s not about me

You may or may not have noticed that I have not posted a new blog for a few weeks (if you didn’t notice, just keep that to yourself 😉). Even though I haven’t written a single block post, I have been a writing fiend for the past couple months! I’ll try not to over explain,ContinueContinue reading “It’s not about me”

Unpacking OVER

https://anchor.fm/canihaveawordwithyou/episodes/Unpacking-OVER-e1us7fb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-have-a-word-with-you/id1628668707?i=1000599478582 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Lhs0cI57MbNacQ0AdYXRr?si=qEUpiLoIRNi01wYM9P25Yg On Top. Who is in charge of your life? Who are you in charge of?Very done. “I am over it!”Everything is complete. It’s over now. You can move on. Reflection. Look back. What did you learn. How did you grow? How can you do it different in the future? How did you seeContinueContinue reading “Unpacking OVER”

Unpacking DISTURBED

It’s easy to become DISTURBED in life.  Heather asks us to HALT and check the four possible reasons.  Are we: Hungry | Angry | Lonely | Tired?   Maybe, if so, Bruce suggests that maybe we pause for a moment and seek a bit of CALM. Catch | A | Little | MomentUnpacking DISTURBED. Doubting EverythingIt’sContinueContinue reading “Unpacking DISTURBED”

Secondhand resentment

I almost always write a new blog on a Tuesday or Thursday morning. That’s when I have time to sit, reflect, read, and listen for God’s promptings. Today is Saturday and it is 4:17PM. So who knows how this is going to turn out. But I have something on my mind that I am guessingContinueContinue reading “Secondhand resentment”