Category Archives: Anxiety

Move Closer, Stay Longer

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Rina

I recently read a book by Dr. Stephanie Burns called Move Closer, Stay Longer. According to her biography, Stephanie Burns has devoted her life to understanding the adult learning process and helping people reach their goals. In her book Move … Continue reading →

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Do not worry about tomorrow…

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Rina

A few months ago, I heard an interview with Jonathan Fields in which he said the following: “Fear is an anticipatory emotion. Once you’re in the moment and you have the ability to actually respond to what’s in front of … Continue reading →

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“A” is for…

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Rina

I draw the blade across my wrist, opening the cut again. I want it to be deep, the scarring permanent. I add more lines. The first had been a reminder. The next two would be an insignia. I physically carve … Continue reading →

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A woman’s path to freedom

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Rina

In a recent interview I heard Glennon Doyle Melton say that there are two important steps to true freedom as a woman. The first: Do it without asking permission. I recently went through a series of painful events that helped … Continue reading →

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Revolution

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Rina

I’ve mentioned before that I struggle with social anxiety (all kinds of anxiety, really!)  In counseling, I’ve been learning that this anxiety leads me to try to figure out ways to control and manipulate the world around me in order … Continue reading →

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The part that loves Him well

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Rina

It’s been an emotional week around here.  I want to share what has been going on, I want to invite you into my mind and my heart and my home and describe what has been happening, but I can’t find … Continue reading →

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He will guard you in all your ways…

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Rina

I recently told a friend that I struggle with fear concerning our vehicles.  Later during a session, Jon told our counselor about his fear that our van was on its last leg.  Our counselor gave us some wonderful advice that … Continue reading →

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