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Into the home stretch
Yes, it has been a difficult year mentally and emotionally from starting off trying to help unsheltered people living in tents survive a harsh Maine winter, to losing 3 of my grandchildren to a move to Florida, to dealing with … Continue reading
Balance matters
Balance, rest, taking time to enjoy life is making a difference in my overall mental health. Still, when I am taking the time I need, I am fighting off the voices telling me I am not doing enough, am lazy … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, depression, Find God, mental health, ministry
Tagged attitude, balance, depression, mental health, pastor, rest
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Return to doing the things you like
“Have you stopped doing things you like to do; things that once brought you joy?” My answer to that question was mostly yes. Actually, some of the things that brought me joy have turned into joy robbers. Some things that … Continue reading
Posted in depression, leadership, ministry, pastor
Tagged depression, discouraged, leadership, mental health, mental illness, ministry, pastor
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Who condemns you?
One of my favorite stories in all of scripture tells of a woman who was dragged in front of Jesus, being used as bait to trick Jesus into a no-win situation. She had been caught in sin, clearly guilty, but … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, depression, leadership, mental health, ministry
Tagged counseling, depression, mental illness, ministry, pastor
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No bad parts?
The body is a unit made up of many parts. The bible uses this truth to explain how followers of Christ should function together using the truth that the human body is made up of many parts as a given. … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, burnout, counseling, depression, discouragement, imposter syndrome, mental health, ministry, pastor
Tagged ANTs, anxiety, anxiety attack, Automatic Negative Thoughts, coping skills, counseling, depression, facing burnout, imposter syndrome, mental health, pastor, Philippians 4:8, renew mind, take every thought captive
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Rewriting my internal dialogue
This week’s assignment feels weird. I haven’t been able to do it yet. I get started and then think, “this is stupid” and then I give up. I like to write encouragement cards and send texts to others saying stuff … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, counseling, depression, discouragement, imposter syndrome, mental health, ministry, pastor
Tagged anxiety, counseling, imposter syndrome, journaling, mental health, ministry, pastor, Psalm 139, self-dialogue, self-doubt, self-talk, therapy
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How long will this take?
I finished my brain book. I think it was helpful but the last section with the practical tips seemed a bit too simplistic. Maybe “simplistic” is the wrong word. I don’t know what the right word is. Perhaps the practical … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, burnout, counseling, depression, discouragement, hope, hopeless, leadership, mental health, ministry, pastor
Tagged anxiety, church, counseling, depression, exercise, Korb, leadership, minister, ministry, pastor, pastor mental health, peace, pressure, renew mind, The Upward Spiral
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Shaking off the dropped balls.
I really could use some beta-endorphin and beta-lipotrophin from pedaling my bike today. The last I knew today’s forecast was for warmth and sun. Now it’s calling for rain and 48°. The endorphin thing is brain talk I’m learning from … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, burnout, Christianity, counseling, depression, discouragement, exercise, hope, hopeless, mental health, ministry, pastor, peace
Tagged balance, Christians, church, counseling, endorphin, meditation, mental health, ministry, pastor, stress, The Upward Spiral, therapy
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Just getting started
I knew, going into counseling, that I would encounter stuff that I consider way out in left field. I knew I’d hit things recommending ancient practices for self-regulation and I knew I’d come against things that fly in the face … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, counseling, depression, leadership, mental health, pastor
Tagged counseling, imposter syndrome, meditation, meditative prayer, mental health, pastor mental health
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Seeing a counselor?
On Sunday, March 12, I stood up in front of the church family I love and said, “I can’t do this anymore. I can’t continue like I am.” For the next 30-40 minutes I opened myself up and let everyone … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, depression, direction, discouragement, hope, Liver disease, mental health, pastor
Tagged anxiety, beauty in pain, counseling, depression, mental health, ministry, pastor, self-doubt
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Is it okay for a pastor to feel these feelings?
By Scott Linscott Life has thrown a number of curveballs of uncertainty at me of late. Added to that, internals and externals have overwhelmed my calendar with dates and deadlines and people needing something from me at every turn. Added … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, depression, discouragement, leadership, ministry, pastor, time management
Tagged burnout, cancer, counseling, imposter syndrome, leadership, mental health, pastor, rest, self-care
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Finding Beauty in the Rain
Some people are the “glass half empty” type. Others are “glass half full.” Me? I try to be happy that I have a glass at all. Even an empty glass has potential. It’s easy to focus on the negatives in … Continue reading
Life: have you tried turning it off and on?
Reboot. It’s the first word used by technology nerds in answer to a multitude of questions: “Why is my phone doing …?” “Why is my TV not …?” “Why is my computer so …?” “Why is my toaster …?” Have … Continue reading
Posted in burnout, change, depression, discouragement, exercise, Find God
Tagged direction, faith, healing, health, it is well with my soul, life after transplant, liver transplant, priorities, recovery, Scott Linscott, seven habits, transplant, transplant recovery, tyranny of the urgent
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Christmas isn’t what we think it is.
“With” is a powerful word. It is an important word. The word “with” is a preposition because it exists to indicate associations, togetherness, and connections between things and people. Yawn. What is this, a grammar lesson? Hang tight, read on. Stay … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, chronic illness, depression, facing death, hope, hopeless, peace, relationship
Tagged alone, angels, anger, broken, brokenness, Christmas, conflict, depression, divorce, Emmanuel, gifts, God with us, grief, Immanuel, materialism, poor, shepherds
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Folding bikes, sunshine and hope for transplant.
Have you ever seen a folding travel bike? They’re pretty cool little engineering marvels. They are perfect for zipping around small areas and sightseeing. When you’re done, you fold them up, throw them in the trunk and head home. Robin … Continue reading
Posted in chronic illness, depression, End Stage Liver Disease, facing death, Fatty liver, Fatty Liver Disease, Lahey Clinic, Liver disease, NASH, organ donation, Organ transplant, transplant, transplant recovery
Tagged American Liver Foundation, life after transplant, liver transplant, MELD, NASH, organ donation, transplant, transplant recovery
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Drinking from the Same Dipper 