Why Do We Have Negative Thoughts?

Dr. Rick Petronella Even with the benefits of speaking, the tongue has power to destroy. The angry words we mumble under our breath on our way out the door, the words we shout out when someone driving their car cuts us off, those words we hurl when we’re on the defensive— all of them can […]

Finding Peace

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 […]

AGAIN:

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 […]

What is Imposter Syndrome?

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 […]

Good Grief: Overcoming Loss

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 […]

Epiphanies and Expectations

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 […]

2020: Doing It Differently- With Conviction and Watch the Change

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 […]

Finding Peace in the Christmas Rush

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 […]

Thanksgiving Season: Holding on to Peace

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 […]

Paying it Forward: The Grateful Way of Life

Charity’s November 2019 Newsletter Despite the numerous reminders to be thankful we are bound to encounter as we enter the holiday season and approach Thanksgiving, I can’t help but feel weird and off topic if I don’t address the topic of gratitude in this month’s newsletter. At the same time, with so many gratitude reminders […]

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