Finding Peace
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- Nov, 22, 2021
- Rick J Petronella PhD
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What We Can Change vs What We Cannot Dr. Rick Petronella The Serenity Prayer is a wonderful prayer of surrender. “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” ~ Reinhold Niebuhr Peace is achieved when we remove the obstacles […]
Read MoreAGAIN:
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- Jun, 22, 2021
- Rick J Petronella PhD
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Rebuilding, Re-Envisioning, and Reengaging Life with a Purpose Dr. Rick Petronella As we navigate back into life emerging from COVID and lockdown, those who have experienced resilience tend to become more balanced, positive, connected, determined, and hopeful. They have lived- and are living- with higher self-awareness. The journey is often not an easy path. There […]
Read MoreWhat is Imposter Syndrome?
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- May, 26, 2021
- Rick J Petronella PhD
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Dr. Rick Petronella If you ever fear you’ll be discovered as inadequate, here’s how to stop those unwanted fears. Do you ever think, “Someone is going to find out that I’m not as good as they think?” “What if they realize they hired the wrong person?” “I fear it is a matter of time people […]
Read MoreGood Grief: Overcoming Loss
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- Apr, 01, 2021
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By: Dr. Rick Petronella For many, this will be the first time in over a year that you feel hope again. If we choose hope and we choose to be even better because of this COVID challenge, then maybe we can recognize that we have grown in strength and character over the past year. Grief is […]
Read MoreEpiphanies and Expectations
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- Jan, 21, 2020
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Charity’s January 2020 Newsletter “Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies.” John Milton Though denominations vary in the date or length of time they celebrate the event, Christians worldwide recognize this time in the new year as the celebration of Epiphany, or the revelation of God incarnate. The word epiphany comes from the Greek […]
Read More2020: Doing It Differently- With Conviction and Watch the Change
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- Jan, 21, 2020
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Dr. Rick’s January 2020 Newsletter “There is one quality which one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.” Napoleon Hill As we begin a new year let’s strive to do things differently. Getting the most out of each day […]
Read MoreFinding Peace in the Christmas Rush
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- Dec, 17, 2019
- Rick J Petronella PhD
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Dr. Rick’s December 2019 Newsletter “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recoveryour life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy […]
Read MoreThanksgiving Season: Holding on to Peace
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- Dec, 06, 2019
- Rick J Petronella PhD
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Dr. Rick’s November 2019 Newsletter Have you ever felt lonely during the holidays? Maybe it’s your first year without a loved one. Maybe your children aren’t at home anymore, or you’re struggling through a divorce. ‘Tis the season of glad tidings and good cheer, but for some people the holidays can be an especially trying […]
Read MoreRebuilding Trust: Is an Apology Enough?
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- Oct, 18, 2019
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October Newsletter Dr. Rick Petronella “For if you forgive others their wrongful acts, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their wrongful acts, neither will your Father forgive you”. Matthew 6: 14-15 When we have been lied to, cheated on, or deceived by someone, trust is broken. The […]
Read MoreThe Loneliness Epidemic: Where Does Loneliness Come From?
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- Sep, 26, 2019
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A Note from Dr. Rick Do you ever feel lonely? It’s the kind of emotion that can physically hurt. It is not an emotion that any of us seek to experience, yet it works its way into our lives at times when we may wish it didn’t. It has been said… Loneliness is one of […]
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