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Tag Archives: feeling overwhelmed
Yes, I’m a control freak!
Anyone know any control freaks, or do you suffer from this problem yourself? Needing to feel in control has been one of the biggest struggles of my life, particularly since Stefanie’s death. For the longest time, I thought it was … Continue reading
What are your goals?
Goals are what propel us forward, give us something to work toward, something to fill us with enthusiasm and give us a reason to feel proud of our accomplishments. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I have … Continue reading
How can we help?
Is there anyone who isn’t looking for answers to the tragic events in Newtown Connecticut? …Anyone who hasn’t wondered what would possess someone to slash kindergarten-aged children in the ears and face with a knife in central China? These types … Continue reading
The Four Agreements
Who of us wouldn’t want the freedom to be who we truly are without worrying about what other people think? I just finished the book “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz and it is his opinion that if we … Continue reading
Posted in Positive thoughts, Relieving stress
Tagged ending pain, feeling overwhelmed, hope, moving forward, self-esteem
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Dealing with Problems
All of us have problems. Some big and some small but none of us can escape that fact and we spend a lot of energy trying to become problem-free. According to a parable of the Buddha, we each have eighty-three … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Hope, Relieving stress
Tagged ending pain, feeling overwhelmed, positive thoughts, relief from grief
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Adversity and Challenges
This last week has held many challenges, reminding me that life can be darn hard work some times, and it’s up to us to pull ourselves up by our boot straps and find ways to carry on. Ultimately, we are … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Hope
Tagged feeling overwhelmed, hope, joy, obstacles, overcoming challenges, pride
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Super highways vs. foot trails
If someone were to tell you that according to Stanford Research Institute, the average human has approximately 50,000 thoughts a day, would you be surprised? And of those thoughts, 70-85% are negative and up to 98% of them are the … Continue reading
“I got a pain in my chest, and I can’t breathe” – George Lopez
Before Stefanie died, she liked the comedian George Lopez who, in a thick Latin accent said “I got a pain n my chess and I can’t breaf”. Stefanie and Ian used to cackle at her imitation of his accent and … Continue reading
An Important Reminder
Yesterday, a co-worker and friend of mine posted the following message on his Face Book page. It is heartfelt living proof that we must slow down and take the time to appreciate those who are most important to us. Too … Continue reading
Will it ever end?
This morning at breakfast, Patrick (6), who was only two when his sister was killed, reminded me, in the most innocent of ways, that he is still hurting and that his sister is at the forefront of his thoughts much … Continue reading
Posted in Sibling experiences
Tagged bereaved parents, death of a child, feeling overwhelmed, grief, Stefanie Rengel
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