by skimhenson | Sep 13, 2021 | On The Other Side of Trying Hard, What Is It About That Word?
This blog post/chapter begins Section Two about Happiness from my manuscript titled On The Other Side of Trying Hard: Healing, Happiness, and Holiness. “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to...
by skimhenson | Sep 8, 2021 | On The Other Side of Trying Hard
I typically put a similar statement to this one at the end of most of my blog posts. However, today I’ve included it at the beginning because this post is an overview of Section 1 about Healing. This is the first of three sections to be included in my manuscript...
by skimhenson | Sep 7, 2021 | Mind Over Matter and Emotions, On The Other Side of Trying Hard
“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV What I put in is what comes out. I wrote this...
by skimhenson | Sep 6, 2021 | Mind Over Matter and Emotions, On The Other Side of Trying Hard
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 (NIV) To live into the goodness of our emotions, we have to be sure they’re really good. The world echoes “follow your heart,” “follow your dreams,” and “do what makes you happy.” Because...
by skimhenson | Sep 2, 2021 | Mind Over Matter and Emotions, On The Other Side of Trying Hard
“Negative emotions like loneliness, envy, and guilt have an important role to play in a happy life; they are big, flashing signs that something needs to change.” Gretchen Rubin Having right thoughts matter. Honoring our emotions matter too. As much trouble as...