Tag Archives: change

Walking the Labyrinth

The season of Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation for Christ’s coming. For many, preparation involves prayer and meditation. Guest blogger Heidi Williams shares a reflection on walking the labyrinth, an ancient meditative tool that has been used … Continue reading

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Changing Habits—It’s Harder Than You Think

Ah, to lose weight. I’ve been trying for the last 20 years. What’s the matter, am I unmotivated or lazy? I don’t think so. My colleague Carol Mitchell and I offered a program recently based on, “Immunity to Change: How … Continue reading

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The Second Half of Life: Am I There Yet?

 I’ve done a lot of reading and thinking about the second half of life and I find myself wondering, Am I there yet? I have defined midlife chronologically as 35-55. After 55 starts the transition to eldership. At 60 we … Continue reading

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A New Year’s Resolution Worth Making

I always dread going to the gym in early January. It’s mobbed with people, like me, who are taking yet another stab at it. One more new year’s resolution to take better care of ourselves. By February it will be … Continue reading

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7 Tips for Managing Life Changes

All of us will go through many transitions—whether large or small, positive or negative—throughout our lifetimes. Here are seven ideas to help you better manage the “in between” times in your life: 1. Search the Scriptures and Do Spiritual Reading … Continue reading

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