by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 16, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #4 You may already be using one or more of these. Each one takes your mind off of problems and leads you to refocus. Pet Therapy. Your dog greets you warmly with no judgment every time. Petting and playing with dogs, cats, or most any pet takes your...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 12, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #3 Several years ago I engaged in a guided spiritual retreat with 10-15 other people. Here, I was introduced to the Labyrinth. Contrary to initial assumptions, it is not a maze. Rather, the Labyrinth has one way in and one way out. At times you will...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 2, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #2 How do you get back to here? Almost always, our stressors live in the past and the future. Granted, this very day may have difficulty, but over the course of your life, the specific moments of active, present-moment stress are few. And even in...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 30, 2021 | Caregiving
Taking Care of You #1 Do you have a sacred space? Can you retreat to a specific location to change your mind and your mood for the better? If you close your eyes, you may think of a location that generates a strong sense of relaxation, release, and replinishment. You...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 14, 2021 | Spiritual Stuff
For this day Today, you have enough. Enough love, enough energy, enough courage to get to the end of the day and manage everything that comes your way, at least for today. The Bible tells the story of the Israelites in the wilderness after escaping Egyptian rule. They...
