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The Pain of Estrangement

Brenda Bomgardner — Sun, 13 May 2012 04:14:06 +0000

Family quarrels are bitter things. . . . They’re not like aches or wounds, they’re more like splits in the skin that won’t heal because there’s not enough material. F. Scott Fitzgerald How curious it is to have family Yet not a single whisper, “Hello” Who are those strangers? Living forever in caverns …

Can We Really Trust Our Mind

Brenda Bomgardner — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:30:11 +0000

If you’re a lot like me, and I’ll bet your bottom booty you are, you have days when your mind has an inner critic setting on the board of directors. Can you trust what your mind tells you? Tell me if you have ever experienced some of the following thoughts. It’s too hard I can’t …

How to Overcome Shame with R.A.I.N.

Brenda Bomgardner — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:57:47 +0000

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present”. ~Babatunde Olatunji Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D writes for the Huffington Post. Dr. Goldstein is also the author of The Now Effect and co-authr of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook . I read his blog because he writes …

Toons-day: 5 Things Your Parents Didn’t Tell You

Brenda Bomgardner — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:28:12 +0000

When I look back as I was growing up I don’t remember my parents telling me the following 5 things about life. If somebody did tell me I had to re-learn them on my own terms and at my time. Life can be hard. Suffering is a normal part of life. We all have pain. Forgiveness starts at home. …

The Shocking Truth About “Who is Driving the Bus?”

Brenda Bomgardner — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:57:04 +0000

Have you ever gone on a diet or exercise program just to fall off the routine? I certainly have. We all have at one time or another. This is exactly what has happened with my routine of writing blog articles I call this problem, “Demons on the Bus.” The metaphor goes something like this. I am …

The Secret to Higher Self Esteem and Self Confidence

Brenda Bomgardner — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:18:18 +0000

The single biggest thing you can do to increase your self-esteem and self-confidence is to clarify your values and then live a life with integrity based on those values. Sometime this is referred to as having fidelity with your authentic self. In more common terms it is being true to yourself. Sometimes this can be painful and cause …

Create a Private Practice You Will Love

Brenda Bomgardner — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:26:37 +0000

Are you a health care professional who wants to grow your business to the next level? Are you in training to become a therapists, counselor or other health care professional and plan to go into private practice after graduating? Do you know what steps to take next? If you are committed to learning and developing entrepreneurial skills needed to …

Toons-day: Social Media

Brenda Bomgardner — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:30:19 +0000

Today I want to say, “THANK YOU!” You have allowed me to connect with you through the use of social media and have conversations about some light hearted topics as well as some serious topics too. I appreciate your loyalty. It is because of you my community circle is bigger and more diverse. My wish is to respect your …

3 People I Admire: Who do You Admire?

Brenda Bomgardner — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:39:17 +0000

This question, “Who do you admire,” came up at a fundraising dinner I attended last week. The question got me thinking about all the wonderful people who have made a difference in my life. There are many who have helped me along the way. My heart is full of gratitude towards those who extended their love and support …

5 Quotes and Hug

Brenda Bomgardner — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:03:15 +0000

“Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” Princess Diana Princess Diana “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” Mother Teresa of Calcutta “People won’t remember what you said. But, people will remember how you made them feel.” …