Category Archives: Devotions & Spiritual Exercises

QUOTE OF THE DAY … a friend reminded me of this little poem:Ten Little Christians.Ten Little Christians came to church all the time;One fell out with the preacher, then there were nine..Nine Little Christians stayed up late;One overslept on Sunday, … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-1. Sadness Focus: 1. Sadness: Do you feel sad or down in the dumps?– Anhedonia – I am sad for the tragedies in my life.– hopes crushed: Debi, Allyson, people not being who I thought they might be for … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-3. Low self-esteem: Do you feel worthless? Focus: 3. Low self-esteem: Do you feel worthless?– No, but I feel unmotivated by goals.– as if nothing is important. Nothing matters.– lack of excitement and enthusiasm.– I am very worried about … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-4. Inferiority: Do you feel inadequate or inferior to others? Focus: 4. Inferiority: Do you feel inadequate or inferior to others?– not so much, but I am not whom or what I want to be. – i feel inferior … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-5. Guilt: Do you get self-critical and blame yourself? Focus: 5. Guilt: Do you get self-critical and blame yourself?– I am reminded of my sins and mistakes, and the pain I’ve caused others.– where I have done to others … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-6. Indecisiveness: Is it hard to make decisions? Focus: 6. Indecisiveness: Is it hard to make decisions?– it seems like there are no useful, fun or beneficial decisions to make..GTD – the Natural Planning ModelBORING: EXCITING: HOPE: Step 1: … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-template Focus: GTD – the Natural Planning ModelBORING: EXCITING: HOPE: Step 1: Defining Purpose and Principles This was a fun one. I got out a blank sheet of paper and wrote at the top: “If I were to feel … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-7. Irritability: Do you frequently feel angry or resentful? Focus: 7. Irritability: Do you frequently feel angry or resentful?– when provoked– when exposed to stupidity, arrogance – when exposed to willful ignorance – when exposed to judgemental criticism – … Continue reading →

GTD/NPM: Burns-8. Loss of interest in life: Have you lost interest in your career, hobbies, family or friends? Focus: 8. Loss of interest in life: Have you lost interest in your career, hobbies, family or friends?– Anhedonia. Yes. GTD – … Continue reading →