by John Thurman | Jan 22, 2018 | Intentional Living, Resilience, Self-improvement, Transition Points
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? In the interest of full disclosure, I am at about 60%, which, at least for me is not too bad. The New Year is a time when so many of us consider making some changes in our lives; some people are looking to make some small...
by John Thurman | Jan 2, 2018 | Gratitude, Grandchildren, Life Stages, Transition Points, When grandkids move
What was your last transition point? A change at work, in your relationship, your health or you family? Life is filled with various transition points, mile markers, and life stages. Today, I am going to give you some lessons that I am learning in my most recent...
by John Thurman | Dec 17, 2017 | Stress, Faith and Hope, Suicide, Suicide Prevention, Surviving Hard Times
The Dark Side of the Holidays By John Thurman While I absolutely love this time of the year, there was one Christmas Season where, at least for a few moments, I thought about ending it. Much like...
by John Thurman | Dec 17, 2017 | Holiday Depression, Overcoming Depression, Suicide, Suicide Prevention
Helpful tips for people facing their first Christmas after a loss. Are your Christmas lights up? Have you started your Christmas shopping? Have you reached your limit of Hallmark holiday movies? Today, with the help of my grandson, our kitchen will be filled with the...
by John Thurman | Dec 17, 2017 | Resilience, Faith and Hope, Faith Friendly Help For Depression, Holiday Depression, Overcoming Depression, Stress, Stress Management, Suicide, Suicide Prevention, Surviving Hard Times
Well, we are officially off to the retail madness of the Holiday Season with yet another Black Friday followed by Cyber Monday. As I pen this post, I am having a flashback about spending three Christmases managing a Christian Gift Shop in at the Macon Mall in Macon,...
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