Not me as a psychologist - I tried to do my dissertation on spirituality and its role in therapy but I realized that was going to be an unwinnable battle - so I focused on something else. In my practice I ALWAYS asked - what guided the person's life - what was their "philosophy" - this left it open to religion, something more vague, etc but opened the door. I had many a client who would've NEVER disclosed certain things who felt free to open to me - they knew I was accepting and like to integrate that piece into whatever work we were doing. I ALWAYS felt that the persons' spirituality was a very important aspect that needed to be discussed - now that is with longer, more insightful clients. For those who wanted more problem-solving stuff I could facilitate that as well. More of an EAP model. Sometimes I miss my career. Other times I feel like i'm still at it, just not "on the clock".

Time can either heal all wounds or wound all heels.
I'd rather be more willing to accept surrender than die on a crumbling.
Time and Tide waits for No Man.
We all die alone.
But how do we choose to do that: either gracefully and gratefully, or Bitter and resentfu? Those choices are ours to make.
I say, Be Grateful for it All. Cherish your humanity and all of your experiences (Good/Bad/InBetween) for It is the story of your life.
And be gentle on yourself.
Life is hard.

🙏Well, I will tell you right now that the evil one is in a battle to have you. The one thing I have learned is that he wants you because you are a prize. "He" doesn't give this much energy to everyone. The fact that he is desperate and has put this amount of energy should give you courage that you are one of the spiritual select. One of God's workers in the field. You have a gift and that old serpent the liar is jealous. It is a battle that you and God will win! God Bless! 🙏

Honestly & i don't like thinking it in this human mindframe, but in my deep deep deep inner depths, a flicker of light says we wanted to know how far we could go & still fund our way back ...the ultimate hide & seek 👀😳

Every soul counts Martin, glad you are self-aware and will never, ever, give them that. It matters too much, no matter how painful it its.
#FightBack#NeverGiveUpNeverGiveIn 🙌🏻
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Heard. the one liners and pics to keep the mind fuk game going is becoming non-entertaining form 'idols' here and there. Say what you want and stop the mind fuk games! Martin-thanks for your words.

I love Dr. Harville Hendrix books.

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The advantages to asking God to put us back together rather than medications etc is HIS welds beat anything man can do. He points out areas we have to heal so we then clean the wound, He washes it with Grace & welds it shut…the time involved is dependant on us. He won’t do His part till we have done ours. And the cleaning out wounds on our part HAS to happen FOR HEALING. No skipping that part or it will become worse as in trying to just medicate it into submission. End up with a festering mess. Humble graduate of the school of hard knocks here.

Experience begets understanding. Peace, I believe, lies directly between happiness - misery on the spectrum. It is perfectly centered and exists as a destination. The journey of admission & acknowledgement followed by penance & pain opens the path to healing & acceptance. Self-loathing and negativity are tactics from the dark side. Fight them with self-respect and love of self. We all have this battle within us. Rip the mask off of evil and call it out. It will cower once it is exposed. Works for me :)

Ephesians 1:13
“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”

The spiritual is the most important and the Holy Spirit is the greatest teacher of them all. He is real and He is ready to lead one into all truth and understanding if one just believes on and allows Him. You are not alone my friend. Thanks for all you do and share. WWG1WGA WW. 🙏

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You are correct. Ive seen quite a few shrinks over the past 10 yrs. Started with male shrinks, I od'd on my own meds many times. Then I finally gained some wits and would only see female doctors. Finally ended with a female nurse practioner about 6 yrs ago. Stopped taking any pills they had me on. I guess you could say finding knowledge in spiritualism, having personal experiences with some higher powers is what helps me hang on and my focus on God. 5 yrs ago I never knew the word Awakening resonated more with spirituality and the universe. I have had some very amazing and friendly "phenomena" help and guide me along my journey.

i couldnt agree with you more…there is a path to healing and it does begin with our spirit and God (Father Son amd Holy Spirit)

i hope to be part of the first wave of healers counselors therapists and teachers that God uses to restore and rebuild others and change the field of “mental health” for good…replacing it with the TRUTH about who we are…our real identity in Christ.

So true! My wife is a psychotherapist and Christ comes at the forefront of her practice. Her business motto is Empowering wholeness for Body, Soul and Spirit. Knowing who we are in Christ and who God created us to be is key to healing. We are clothed in Christ Jesus and Blameless in they eyes of God our Father.

They say those of us who are awake at this time during this war agreed to come to earth when we heard the call to save humanity.

One question:

WHAT THE FUCK WAS I SMOKING?!

That's me on some days.......

But, I wouldn't choose to go back to sleep if you begged me to.

War soon over.

May God and the Angels help us all to get over the finish line in one piece.

Martin, I totally get what you're saying, fren.

Things will get better whenever we decide to go within and meet the God creator flowing through our being.

How?

Take time to be alone with yourself. Eliminate the noise and chatter. Run away from the tv. It is mostly poison. Hide any video games - total distraction.

Sit still and meditate. See in your minds' eye HOW you wish to be, what you wish to change. FEEL how great it is. Give thanks.

Prayer - I don't care your religion. One God. Read spiritual text out loud. I go to my favorite psalms.

Bring to your heart daily what it is that you want. As you do this, just say Thank You.

Rinse and Repeat.

It gets better brother, keep going, we are all right here with you, all the way my good friend. Love You Man.

Martin, you are, perhaps,the most openly honest human being i have ever come to "meet" in this life...and i am 70...Hugs and love to you...💞💗💞

Martin there are times throughout life where we lose direction and search for the wisdom we need to continue the journey. We were chosen by God to live through this historic timeline. And God has provided for us. Start at Proverbs Chapter 1 through 4 and then continue. Our answers and direction are there in God’s Word. He stands beside us and constantly forgives us. Every day is a new and different battle. His Light will guide us. Face the Light and run toward it. He is waiting for us to reach the Finish Line. God Bless You. We will find each other someday in the palm of His hand.

Perhaps "why" I have branded myself a "Spiritual Life Coach", rather than hanging that Psych degree on a wall behind a sterile desk.

Until we reconcile the God within?..., the illusion of separation will continue to gnaw at One's heels...

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We all fail. God has mighty plans for you! God has this! Give whatever troubles you to Him every day and take in His peace! 🕊