by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 1, 2017 | Resilience
How to put your finger on the pulse of the problem Anxiety, stress, and the weight of problems often causes you to feel like you are in a fog. Indecisive, confused, lacking clear judgement. Perhaps these two questions will help you put your finger on the pulse of the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Dec 1, 2017 | Spiritual Stuff
Embrace opportunities for tranquility Easing around Lake Placid on a calm, 24 degree morning, I sloughed off the hectic pace that I had maintained for too many months. The crisp air renewed my mind and I became increasingly aware of the signs of wildlife stirring...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 19, 2017 | Spiritual Stuff
Which one are you? She was more grateful for less than anyone I know. I met her in her run-down home about a year before she moved into the nursing home. As the founding president of a local Habitat for Humanity chapter, we worked on her house. When I visited her in...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 8, 2017 | Caregiving
November is National Family Caregivers Month Unknown and often unnoticed, you are a hero nonetheless. For your love, sacrificial, is God at his best. You walk by faith in the darkness of the great unknown, And your courage, even in weakness, gives life to your...
by Bruce McIntyre | Nov 6, 2017 | Caregiving
Part 4: Nurture the Body What is the most important day of any diet or exercise plan? According to Jon Acuff, and I think he’s right, it’s the day after perfection. You splurge on one meal, so you abandon the whole plan. Or, you miss one day of exercise,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 26, 2017 | Caregiving
Part 3: Nurture the Mind How do you feel right now? No matter how you answered, your feelings are massively influenced by your thoughts. Often, you may allow your thoughts to travel along a series of debilitating fixations without realizing that this is what is...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 26, 2017 | Caregiving
Part 2: Nurture the Soul From the deep wells of spiritual wisdom, you learn that you must nurture your soul if you are to experience the power to persevere. With an empty spiritual tank, every instance of adversity seems major. You get whipped around with insecurity...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 13, 2017 | Caregiving
Part 1: Nurture the Heart When tough times hit, you will weather the storms better if you have support. Nurturing the heart requires connection to other people, preferably people in your psychological safety net. Perhaps you have one, two, or even multiple people in...
by Bruce McIntyre | Oct 12, 2017 | Resilience
How you start your day matters What does your first hour of the day look like? It may very well depend on your last of the previous day. If you feel out of control, I suggest taking control of your first hour of the day. Our lives can easily be swept into the chaos of...
by Bruce McIntyre | Sep 29, 2017 | Serendipity
To what or to whom might you return? Disillusionment and disorientation happen. They are never comfortable, and usually not expected. When we begin a relationship, start a job, or join a group, we unrealistically expect that everything will always go well. Most things...
