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Autumn’s Invitation

November settles in as a quiet pathway between autumn’s brilliance and winter’s rest. The air sharpens, daylight shortens, and we are nudged to slow down. Here in Howard County, places like Centennial Park, the Robinson Nature Center, or the Howard … Continue reading

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Embracing the Season of Change

October ushers in the beauty of fall—the crisp air, the turning leaves, and the earlier evenings that invite us to slow down. As the seasons shift, we are reminded that change is a natural part of life. Just as the … Continue reading

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Cultivating Gentleness

Gentleness Gentleness is the quiet strength of treating others and oneself with care, respect, and understanding. It is not a weakness but a deliberate choice to approach life with patience and compassion, even in moments of conflict or difficulty. In … Continue reading

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Emotional Renewal

Gage (my golden, furry co-therapist) and I have the privilege of occupying an office in a building originally constructed in the early 1800s. This building houses an old chapel where four congregations share worship space. When the chapel, with its … Continue reading

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Emotions & Moods

Is It a Mood or Emotion? If you’re like most people, you often find yourself “in a mood” or feeling a strong emotion. While emotions usually have identifiable sources, the sources of moods are often unclear. Emotions tend to be brief while moods can be long lasting. Emotions have … Continue reading

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