What started as an emergent problem two years ago quickly became a crisis. Now, two years later, crisis Is simply how you do the business daily. To varying degrees, the changes will stay with us into the future. The pandemic, the response, national and world events have changed a great many systems. And they have … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Recovery
Tools for Tough Times
Keep your hand on the rudder
A "Tools for Tough Times" post. Years ago, I sailed in a 14-foot racing sailboat from Vancouver Harbor (Canada) north up the Inside Passage. The “skipper” of the little boat was an 84-year-old sailor known as “Salty Ken.” A competitive sailor for most of his life, Ken was comfortable in almost any deep-water situation, even … Continue reading Keep your hand on the rudder
Tools for Tough Times: Avoiding Anger
Clearly there are many divides in our social settings during the pandemic response. Certainly, masks, mandates, and vaccination are some of them. Emotions run surprisingly deep and may surface at any point on any day. One of those emotions is anger. Anger at people and their choices. Anger at systems. Perhaps anger at God. Anger … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Avoiding Anger
Tools for Tough Times: The Spirit
My guess is you are staying strong in the storm and helping others to do the same. So look in the mirror and tell yourself “You ROCK!” Spiritual well-being, or spiritual wellness, is built upon important life decisions that we all need to address. Sadly, a great many people do not think much about these … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: The Spirit
Tools for Tough Times: Get Out(side)!
Thank you for taking a break from your hectic schedule to read the "Tools for Tough Times" blog. May you find strength, refreshment and courage in it for the day! The winter has been amazing with its surprising amount of moisture. Even though it is a La Nina year, so much of the country … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Get Out(side)!
Tools for Tough Times: Gratitude
Today’s tool for tough times is gratitude. We all need to be reminded to express gratitude daily, for it is one of the healthiest actions we can do. Gratitude is like a health food; it does us no good if we never do something with it! We know that grateful people who express heartfelt gratitude … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Gratitude
Tools for Tough Times: Mindfulness
Today, remember that you are strong, competent, and fulfilling a vital role in the chain of life for the people you are serving. To help you stay strong in the storms that accompany your mission, check out these ideas on the simple practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness meditation supports healthy responding and well-being even in stressful … Continue reading Tools for Tough Times: Mindfulness
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