The thing about grief that no one truly prepares you for is its unpredictability. As my daughter wisely observed, grief isn’t linear – it doesn’t follow a neat pattern or timeline. It’s like ocean waves. Sometimes, they are gentle and lap at your feet. Other times, they crash over you without warning and take your… Read More Walking Through Grief: Finding Light in the Darkness
People resist change. Why? Because we love to be comfortable and stay in familiar routines. In daily interactions, people often respond with phrases like “Yeah, I know.” This happens when advice or feedback is given on changing someone’s behavior or habits. This response frustrates others when people repeatedly acknowledge awareness. Yet, they do not show… Read More “From Knowing to Doing: Turning ‘Yeah, I Know’ into Real Change”
Running a half marathon—a journey of 13.1 miles—is an achievement that once seemed unattainable to me. My affinity for running was always present, yet the idea of surpassing a 5K (3.1 miles) appeared distant. But I embraced the challenge and succeeded, gaining profound insights about the sport and, more importantly, about myself. Embrace patience in… Read More Beyond the Run: Lessons from a Half Marathon on Running and Life
Mission Possible: The Ultimate Goal of Parenting Parenting is a journey that can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Its mission requires resilience, patience, insight, and much love. And while every parent’s journey is unique, we all share a common goal: to raise happy, healthy, and well-rounded individuals ready to make their mark in… Read More Mission Possible: The Ultimate Goal of Parenting
The large glaring pink stain was staring at them from the middle of the room. “We can’t have the people over tonight.” “We can’t have the life group meeting tonight.” This was the statement the wife said to her husband when he returned home. He could see that his young daughter in the corner of… Read More A little is all you need
Timothy Dickert 