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Category Archives: depression
Logical thoughts about mental health
Mental malware makes maintaining mental health difficult. Don’t just protect your devices from malware. Also protect your mind. Some thoughts produce inner peace; other thoughts wreck mental health. It’s important to notice the difference. Medication can numb tormenting thoughts but … Continue reading
Posted in attributes of mental health, depression, inner peace, logic, logical thinking, mental health, mental health note, overcoming depression, peace, peace of God, peace of mind, peace with God, prescription medication advertisemets
Tagged attitude, encouragement, hope, malware, mental health, positive thinking, state of mind
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When life gives you lemons (16 alternatives to lemonade)
We’ve all heard the popular phrase about what to do when life gives you lemons. But what if you don’t want (or like) lemonade? Perhaps we could learn from inventor, George Washington Carter, (who came up with hundreds of things … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate recovery, creativity, depression, encouragement, finding meaning, finding purpose, hope, innovation, meaning, mental health note, optimism, overcoming depression, positive attitude, positive thinking, purpose, purpose of life, recovery groups, recovery quotes, self-help, self-help group, self-improvement, self-respect, sobriety, Uncategorized, wisdom, words
Tagged George Washington Carver, lemonade, make lemonade, mental health, quotes, recovery, slogans, ways to use lemons, When life gives you lemons
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The best thing to do with a bad thought
A human mind, polluted with various forms of negativity, produces a life overflowing with the same pollutants. I think, therefore I am . . . not going to think negatively! One thing I’m positive about is that thinking negatively is never … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, depression, do it if it feels good, don't think about a pink elephant, feelings, happiness, inner peace, joy, optimism, overcoming depression, pessimism, stream of consciousness, think on these things, Uncategorized, unhappiness
Tagged brain chemistry, I think therefore I am, positive thinking, rational emotive therapy, recovery, thinking
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Fitness, training, exercise, & working out?
Sports training testifies to what dedicated workouts do. Perhaps Christians should meet for dedicated spiritual workouts. Love life; keep spiritually fit! Bodybuilding is good. Soul building is better! You need the reps! Don’t settle for just praying once in a while! Keep … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, coaches, coaching, depression, group interaction, inner coach, inner peace, interaction, overcoming depression, participation, peace, peace of mind, politics, spiritual training, Uncategorized
Tagged body building, exercise, fit for life, fitness, personal trainer, spiritual formation, spirituality, training, working out
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R U M T N-side (empty inside)
M T N-side? Check this out.
Posted in big name speakers, Christ, depression, discouragement, encouragement, fame, fill up, filled with the Spirit, God shaped vaccum, heart, heart care, heart of worship, heart religion, heart-felt, human heart, inner healing, inspiration, inspirational, loneliness, motivation, Spirit-filled, the door of your heart, Uncategorized, uplifting
Tagged blog, emptiness, Free Gas, meaning, purpose, purpose driven life, Think Tank
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Christmas says: “It’s time to feel good!”
It’s time to feel good! All people want to feel good! They search for ways to make that happen. They try entertainment, sports, shopping, social media, parties, alcohol, drugs, sex, making money, and hundreds of other things — all in … Continue reading
Posted in Angel Tree, Bell Ringers, Christ in Christmas, Christmas bell ringing, Christmas gifts, Christmas giving, Christmas season, depression, Happy Holidays, healing, holiday greetings, inner healing, overcoming depression, Red Kettle Campaign, Red Kettles, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, shout it from the housetops, spiritual healing, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, graveyard shift, how to feel good, night shift, paradigm shift, poster, Salvation Army
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Shall we overcome?
Shall we overcome? Don’t succumb to discouragement, self-destruction, and depression. Overcome through the reality of Christ’s love. “Deep in my heart, I do believe, we shall overcome someday!” The lost word of the Bible is a recovery word. It can … Continue reading
Posted in African American experience, African Americans, black history, Black history month, Christianity, Deep in my heart I do believe, depression, discouragement, encouragement, equal rights, equality, human rights, lyrics, overcoming circumstances, overcoming depression, overcoming hate, overcoming setbacks, overcoming temptation, posters, quote, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged addiction, all lives matter, Black Lives Matter, Civil Rights Movement, recovery, social justice, song, support groups, We shall overcome
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Hope that will heal your hurting heart . . .
Hope healed my hurting heart My heart was filled With stinging things Thorns and thistles, Entangling vines, Biting bugs, snakes and rats, Gnawing on my soul With torment and trauma And inner drama Day and night. And then one day … Continue reading
Posted in broken heart, deliverance, deliverance ministry, demons, depression, discouragement, drive out demons, freedom in Christ, God's love, healing, heart care, inner healing, inner peace, inner rivers, inward change, overcoming depression, perfect love casts out fear, radical love, rivers of living water, spiritual awakening, spiritual growth, spiritual transformation, the way the truth the life, transformation, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, encouragement, hope, poetry, salvation, spiritual formation, testimony
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An unmanaged mind is like
Unmanaged minds are everywhere, Swerving from side to side, Like a car being driven By a distracted driver, Only one close call Away from disaster. An unmanaged mind does to brain chemistry What an uncontrolled plane does to flying — … Continue reading