Engaging Introductions: Capturing Your Audience’s Interest The initial impression your blog post makes is crucial, and that’s where your introduction comes into play. Hook your readers with a captivating opening that sparks curiosity or emotion. Address their pain points or questions to establish a connection. Outline the purpose of your post and give a sneak […]
Engaging Introductions: Capturing Your Audience’s Interest The initial impression your blog post makes is crucial, and that’s where your introduction comes into play. Hook your readers with a captivating opening that sparks curiosity or emotion. Address their pain points or questions to establish a connection. Outline the purpose of your post and give a sneak
Some years ago, when I was reading many of the works of Charles Williams,1 I came across a brief theatrical interlude between Mary & Joseph: Mary: “Joseph dear, I’m in love.” Joseph: “In love – with whom?” Mary: “Not in love with anyone, just in love.” Joseph: “But dearest wife, if you’re in love, you must be in love with someone.” Mary: “Oh, my husband, you
Readers,I’m going to get ‘religions’ on you for a moment or two. For some, that will be fine; for others, that can be an “Oh No!” But stay with me – I think this can be useful across the board. Boredom Many years ago, during a difficult time, I decided it was time to read the
The Psalms – Finally A Way To Enjoy Them Read More »
A while ago, I was listening to a friend ranting about his job, specifically his boss. I heard the same word used at least four times during his complaint: “disrespect.” The term made sense to me from the various examples he gave. But that he repeated the term several times, with emphasis, took me somewhere
Reading the Bubbles – and with Care Read More »
Sometimes, clients will come to me to help make “an important decision.” Over the years, I’ve discovered and developed a protocol for making decisions, that seems to benefits folks.1 Often, their issue is a relationship matter, as many counseling issues are relationship-oriented. However, what I offer here is a structure for many other issues as well
One of my favorite counseling stories from the Old Testament is the account of Jacob wrestling with God “by the ford of the river Jabbok.” (Book of Genesis, Chapter 32:22-32). The larger account is full of metaphorical elements which can be of use in counseling sessions. But here, I want to focus on only one.
Jacob’s Wound / God’s Wounding Read More »
Let me begin with a story I’ll frequently share with clients. The Old Monk and the Cobra Somewhere in the Indian subcontinent, there’s a village. Beside the village is a small mountain, and on top of it is a shrine. The people of the town, who climb the rugged path for their spiritual exercises, regularly
Pacifism or Passivity Read More »
This is one of those “my father taught me” statements. And that’s how I speak of it whenever I teach it to my clients. Truth be told, I don’t recall either him or my mother specifically speaking those particular words – yet I can honestly state their very presence spoke them every moment of their
Despise Nothing, Honor Everything Read More »
Last year, as every year, ended with a narrative about the Holy Birth of a Prince of Peace. Born in innocence and vulnerability Now, The Seer, as the Elder Year – is ready to let go, move on, and perhaps find some rest. He leans his furrowed forehead onto the Mighty Tree of Life. His