Neuroplasticity in plain words, plus four practices from chapter 8 of HEAL. LOVE. CONNECT.: breathing, meditation, visualization, gratitude.
Category Archives: Spiritual growth
Finding Peace in the Word: A Biblical Approach to Stress
I want to share a biblical look at stress and at the peace the Scriptures offer, without replacing professional care when it is needed. In a world that moves quickly, stress has become a constant presence that can affect our mental, emotional and physical health. The Bible offers perspectives and comfort for facing it. Here …
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The Bible and Anxiety: How Scripture Can Help
The Bible and anxiety are more closely related than they seem: the Word can comfort and guide you, alongside the care of your mental health. In a world that moves at a dizzying pace, anxiety can become a constant presence. The Bible, a source of wisdom and comfort, offers us stories, teachings and promises that …
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How Faith Can Walk With You Through Anxiety and Depression
Faith can be real support when you are going through anxiety or depression, and it can walk alongside professional treatment. I know you are going through hard moments. These emotions are uncomfortable, overwhelming companions. I want you to know that you are not alone in this struggle. Anxiety and depression are not a sign of …
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Can we be thankful and pray to God in the midst of difficulties?
Thanksgiving is a special date to pray to God. It is also a date in which we can reflect on all the aspects concerning our lives, both good and bad, to learn from them, and thank God for the things our hearts feel happy and grateful for. Why pray to God It is easy to …
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Forgiveness and its meaning in the Bible
We talk about forgiveness every day. But do you know what forgiveness really means? I have noticed that many of my patients do not look at forgiveness with the same criteria, hence my approach. We all learn according to the education we have, the people we know, and the emotional intelligence we have developed. So …
There is no intimacy without vulnerability
Intimacy is the basis for us to be able to know God and our neighbors, which also includes our spouses. But it is difficult to put into practice if we have not learned to be intimate in our families of origin. Sadly, history tells us that Adam and Eve disobeyed and sinned by breaking their …
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How Jesus used solitude in His ministry
We have learned so far that there are many benefits to taking the time to be in solitude and reconnect with ourselves, with God, and with others. Well, Jesus used solitude. Let’s learn of His example. All great people of faith took time to practice solitude. Enoch walks with God, Abraham was called to a …
I don’t want to be a perfectionist -Please help me
There is a perfectionist everywhere. They disguise themselves behind a facade. With good performance, they pretend to be what they are not and have peculiar characteristics. Are you a perfectionist? Do you think that everything you do is flawed and can be improved, even at the expense of your health and your money? A perfectionist …
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There is no victory without sacrifice -Don’t lie to yourself
What is the secret to achieving the most important thing in my life? How can I achieve my dreams and aspirations? Have you ever asked yourself those questions? Each of us has personal priorities in life, and based on them we have dreams and aspirations. For example, I have three things I want to achieve. …
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