Thoughts
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Your Trauma Awareness
Do you know your past traumas? Do you know how you were wounded? Are you close to the pain in your soul?
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Welcome to My Circle
Here is an observation for discussion. It’s about early relationship development. There appears to be three stages. For this discussion the focus is on the third stage.
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The Disconnection Cycle
Here is an example of the Disconnection Cycle in a husband-wife relationship.
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Recognizing Patterns
It’s wonderful to see a man having an emotional breakthrough. It’s a soul satisfying thrill when a brother has an ah ha moment. Especially when he gains insight into his own relationship pattern.
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Overcoming Dread
I have lived in dread for 30 years. The main feeling was fear. It was a fear of failing. I tried to not live in dread but I’d fail and fail over and over again.
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Being Loved Well
Here are a few comments rolled into one story. These are all related to being loved well.
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Discover the Power of ‘Co’ in Relationships and Recovery
In this episode, Jonathan and Stephen talk about the power of “co,” meaning “together” or “jointly,” in relationships and recovery. They dive into how collaboration and connection are essential for personal growth and healing, especially in marriage and overcoming addiction.
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After the Climb
Yesterday I wrote about hitting a wall. Walls are events and challenges God uses to grow you. What are some positive outcomes from going through a wall experience?
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Climbing Our Walls
In your lifetime, you’ll run into many emotional walls. Walls are places where you release old thinking and embrace new, deeper thinking. Walls are where you try to convince God that your ways are best. In the end, God wins and you either get bitter or grow deeper and wiser.
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Reconciling With My Fear
First, I love God, Jesus, the church and my Bible. Second, I carry hurtful childhood memories. Stories I would rather forget, but those memories are still connected to ugly pain. And, I have some anger that lives deep in my soul. As a Christian, how do you integrate these two thoughts?
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Problem Discussion
What problems hinder relationship oneness? Review the following problems and see if you can relate. Discuss with your spouse any that apply.
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Renew Your Thinking
Your thinking helps you, and drives growth in your relationship, or it hinders you, and stunts relationship growth.