Looking Back Can Be Very Helpful Moving Forward

A Personal Development Tool
When we moved to Dallas TX something very exciting
happened. We won a Helicopter ride over the city by entering
a contest on a radio station. We were one of two couples to win
this trip that day . It was great! Flying over the highways, streets and even
the old Texas Stadium was memorable..

What we learned from this thriller ride was the value of getting
the big picture, the overview of the city. This picture firmly in mind
assisted us in navigating the roadways day to day.

To be successful it is very helpful to have a handle on your past.
You must identify the influencers in your past life, the times of struggles
and the most exciting moments of your past. A life Map is a tool I use
to nail these stories down.

In a nutshell, this tool is a creative demonstration of your personal
history which represents your past in an instructive way. After you
do a life map, and share your story you will get feedback that will
seal several key life points for you to build your future on.

Get more information on how to do a Life Map today. Contact Bill Smith
today for more details. pastorbill@nbccwny.org

What are the Stages of Grief?

There are some very helpful models that have been

developed to assist people in understanding the

bereavement process. Ross and Kessler offer this 5 step

framework to help us understand what is happening in our

lives following the loss of a loved one. The stages are Denial,

Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler created the 5

stages of grief to help us to identify what is really going

on in our lives when we lose someone. Death and dying is

such an emotionally messy time of life. We need a handle

to help us manage our time of bereavement. No structure for

the different stages we go through will answer all of the

questions or help with all of our feelings.

When you read these stages know that there is no guaranteed

order for you to follow. Healthy recovery from a painful loss

looks different for different people. The time it takes to move

forward will be different for each of us.

This tool will hopefully help you to get on the other

side of the loss of a loved one. This is only one resource but it can

be an important one. Over time we will look at other tools for healing.

We will explore these stages individually so look forward to the

learning process. Are you ready for the journey?

5 Stages of Grief - Check Them Out

What are the Stages of Grief?

There are some very helpful models that have been

developed to assist people in understanding the

bereavement process. Ross and Kessler offer this 5 step

framework to help us understand what is happening in our

lives following the loss of a loved one. The stages are Denial,

Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler created the 5

stages of grief to help us to identify what is really going

on in our lives when we lose someone. Death and dying is

such an emotionally messy time of life. We need a handle

to help us manage our time of bereavement. No structure for

the different stages we go through will answer all of the

questions or help with all of our feelings.

When you read these stages know that there is no guaranteed

order for you to follow. Healthy recovery from a painful loss

looks different for different people. The time it takes to move

forward will be different for each of us.

This tool will hopefully help you to get on the other

side of the loss of a loved one. This is only one resource but it can

be an important one. Over time we will look at other tools for healing.

We will explore these stages individually so look forward to the

learning process. Are you ready for the journey?

Grief Recovery is a Process

Do you need Grief Recovery?

When death comes knocking on your door, your reality
is filled with pain, sorrow and tears. This is just the way it is.

Other emotions crowd their way into our lives as well;
Anger, fear, and grief. It's a weird time of life. Confusion
clouds your minds, and your ability to go has suddenly stopped.

This blog will provide words that will promote healing in your
soul. When you seek recovery from grief you will find it.
The ability to move on with your life after someone as died
will become easier.

Your healing we be a process not an event. There is no silver bullet or
special elixir to cure you of this pain. God will give you comfort
if you are willing to take it.

Stop by from time to time and learn from these words that are
here for you and your family.

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. (I Corinthians 16:23)

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