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Subtle Changes
Through the journey of healing it’s often easy to get discouraged. The feeling that you are stuck or that things aren’t happening. We have all touched on this in some aspect as we write these blogs, but like other things in life it’s not always easy for us to see the subtle changes that are happening. I can relate this to a more physical aspect of life. A few years back I decided I needed to make some changes to my life style and diet to get myself to a healthier place. I was
kevin.froehling
Jan 16
About That Roller Coaster
I think that everyone on the team has written about the challenges of actually making changes in your life as they move through healing and growth. Growth and change often comes with costs as you make your choices to move forward. Those costs are often hidden among the depths of my mind and soul. As I navigate my path, I find that every time I make some positive steps, life inserts itself and challenges me to keep moving. Sometimes it’s a result of something someone close
Chick Clearview
Jan 14
Masks
Photo credit: Wix We all wear masks. Sometimes it's to fit in. Sometimes it's to disarm cranky customers. Sometimes it's to protect ourselves. Anyone who has worked in a public facing job knows very well the 'customer service mask'. The bright smiles, and inoffensive language, even the posture can be softened all in order to prevent the random asshole customer who is ready to explode from going off on you. You act differently with your work buddies than from your best friends
Jen & Pete
Jan 12
Boom
Many times in life there are trigger events that occur to move you down the road by opening your eyes or removing a block that was in the way. I mentioned something like this in a previous blog about dominoes falling—you should give it a read if you haven’t—but anyway. Sometimes you can tell exactly what it is, or that it’s coming. Sometimes you are even the one to trigger it by agreeing to something or doing something, and the effects ripple out. You see it a mile away, that
kevin.froehling
Jan 9
Immortality
Today, I’m chief chauffeur and moral support for Alice. She’s not supposed to drive yet, but is finally feeling up to getting some things done for herself. It gives me great pleasure to be able to do this for her. It’s called being of service. Right now, I’m sitting in my truck listening to my music while waiting for her. The song Immortality sung by the Bee Gees and Celine Dion was playing. It is a beautiful rendition of the song and I’ve always enjoyed the music. So,
Chick Clearview
Jan 7
The Quiet Season
Here we are, January, about midwinter here in Minnesota. It's cold, it gets dark super early, it's pretty miserable out there. At least we have snow. Somehow winter with little to no snow is more depressing. We need to be careful and not get caught in the quiet. Winter has been a season of death, of hunger, of depression for as long as humanity exists. For those without depression, winter is just an inconvenience. The snow is pretty and the winter sports enthusiasts are happy
Jen & Pete
Jan 5