Hi, and welcome back to Second Chance to Live. I am glad you decided to stop by and rest. I have been meditating upon several allegories I heard several years ago. I use these accounts to illustrate a point. I am not a gifted storyteller, but I will give you my best rendition. You may know the allegories better than I do, so fill in where appropriate. If anyone wants to fill in … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2007
The Miracle
Hi My Friends. I am so happy to have you in my life. You are a tremendous blessing to me. I am grateful that we have these times together. You are a comfort to me. Your presence is highly valued. If it is in God’s will, I may be in your area in the weeks, months and years to come. I look forward to meeting and spending some time with you. Our lives will certainly be enriched by … [Read more...]
From the place of rest
I have come to understand that everything that glitters (in this life) is not golden. I may find myself buying into the notion that I will find fulfillment if I get this or that or if I just obtain a specific goal. Consequently, in my attempt to reach out and grasp happiness, I may find that it has moved. I am realizing that too often happiness was connected to whether I … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — A Call To Honor
I am glad you decided to stop by and visit with me. I received a video clip from my Mom recently. I want to share the video with you, my readers. I appreciate your friendship and loyalty. Regardless of where you stand on the conflicts that are brewing around the world, please take the time to watch this video. Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTube program together is only 15 … [Read more...]
Displaced/Unresolved Sadness — Why You May be Feeling Depressed?
Understanding In many dysfunctional family systems shame seems to be the core driver. Shame can be used in various ways. Shame is used to avoid uncomfortable feelings and/or personal accountability through blame. Shame can also be deployed to prevent physical and emotional abandonment. Shame manifests itself through blaming, shaming and scapegoating. Shame through blame … [Read more...]