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Tax Season Cringe: Personal Pros & Cons

Tax Season:Two words that make most people cringe (unless you’re a CPA).  It’s that time of year again! This is a time of year that our budget and finances (which have always, most likely, been an issue) force their way into your brain and wiggle out in a frown. Don’t you hate it? I just spent several hours printing up my statements and swimming through all of the medical and personal receipts- not fun. Just the topic of taxes make me want to curl up inside myself and not peek until after April 15.

Transformation in 2012: Renewing Your Mind

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”  Romans 12: 2 NIV   

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent and praiseworthy – think about such things.”  Philippians 4: 8 NIV   

The wordresolutionmeans a firm decision or intention to do something or not to do something.  Resolutions alone do not work for me.

The "In Between" Christmas

 “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter….

HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR KIDS and YELLING??

Recommended by Dr. Cherry Chevy, our consulting psychiatrist, about parent/child issues:

Amazon Book Description states, " In 10 Days to a Less Defiant Child, child and family psychologist Dr. Jeff Bernstein has developed a ground-breaking 10-day program to help parents gain back control over their defiant child or teen. This powerful and exceptionally reader-friendly guide explains what causes defiance in kids, why it's so destructive to the family, and shows parents step-by-step how they can end the behavior.

My Carolina Today: Grief During the Holidays

Dr. Susan Miller talks about Grief & The Holidays on NBC17's My Carolina Today. Aired 11/8/11. 

Grieving Past Seasons of Your Life: Lessons from the Bluebird

Nature is a wonderful teacher if we will take the time to watch and learn.  It is God’s way of showing us how life has similarities in all living beings.    

 If you ever have had the sheer pleasure of watching brilliant bluebirds in your backyard, you have probably noticed some unique behaviors regarding their nesting boxes at different seasons of the year.   

Today the bluebird provided an illustration of how we, as mothers, grieve the past seasons of life, especially the years of childrearing.

The Day I Gained Everything

 My life is pretty simple, non-plus and organized. I don't like change, I only like consistency. For those of you who automatically dislike this fact, please read on, as this is about to change. I categorize and label everything, am up to speed on the laundry and cleaning, and am even a superwoman animal owner (2 cats, 2 dogs, 2 guinea pigs). My home life consists of cooking, cleaning, backyard bonfires, moderate exercise, and sending an extensive amount of love to my animals. Nothing crazy, unexpected or out of the ordinary; routine.

How to Travel Light

How to Travel Light  
 By Susan Miller, PhD, LPCS, NCC 
 Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor 
 Certified Kaizen-Muse™  Creativity Coach Candidate for Certified Creativity Coach 
 Psychotherapist

Max Lucado speaks about life’s baggage in his book,Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens We Were Never Intended to Bear: The Promise of Psalm 23: 

The suitcase of guilt. A sack of discontent.

My Triple-Braided Cord by Karen Ehman at Proverbs 31 Ministries

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
  • Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT) 

I’ve been embattled in a knock-down, drag-out fight for over a quarter-century now. Sometimes, I feel the little daily battles that are part of this clash completely defeat me, leaving me helpless and hopeless. And I feel alone in my battle.What is this battle that consumes me? It is one that many women face.

Beat Up or Built Up?

Are your thoughts against you? 

Find out how to deal with those persistent messages:http://reneeswope.com/2011/08/beat-up-or-built-up/