By Shawnmari Kaiser, LISW, LCSW Congratulations! You have reached your goal(s)!! However, when we reach what we think is our destination in terms of change of habit, or lifestyle, we can anticipate a moment (or moments) in time […]
By Shawnmari Kaiser, LISW, LCSW So you have determined the attitude, behavior or habit you would like to change. You assessed the pros and cons and the pros won.  Now what? Jump into action? But what action? What […]
Inspired by Psalm 100 Dear Father, even in trials and struggles, I will shout for joy to you. I will worship You with gladness and come before you with a joyful song. I know that You are the […]
Bible meditations to combat sadness and bring joy Take time to breathe the Word of our God. Take in a deep breath while reading one line of a verse and slowly exhale the next line of the verse. […]
Shawnmari Kaiser, LISW, LCSW Why do challenges and change sometimes hurt so bad? The issue with challenges and change, I have come to understand, is that it comes with some form of struggle. And struggling is often experienced […]
Inspired by Psalm 23 A Psalm of David Dear Lord, You are my Shepherd. Because of you I shall not want. You make me lie down in green pastures. You lead me beside still waters. You restore my […]
By Shawnmari Kaiser, LISW, LCSW Peace is defined as a cessation of, or freedom from any strife or dissension. It is freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, etc. It is a state of tranquility and serenity. […]