Author: Chuck

  • Mental Illness and Love

    So, is there such a thing as mental illness and love?  Or do you see it as something that will all end in tears?   I remember interacting virtually every day with someone I was interested in.   This naturally raised my hopes that my interest was being reciprocated.  Alas, this was not to be; there…

  • Quote of the week – Mental Wheelchairs

    Mental Wheelchairs   Mental wheelchairs are things that hinder our mobility.  Anxiety and distressing thoughts are examples of things that can put us on a mental wheelchair. We must recognize the things that make us disable and deal with them head on.  Check our mind management posts on learning how to deal with the mind.…

  • Accountability in Life

    One day I found myself in a serious crisis.  I had left work and found that there was no way I could get home the usual way.  Thank God, my wife, Zoe, saved me that day.   At one of the city’s  major railway hubs, for the second time, all trains were delayed for extended periods of time. I attempted…

  • Decision Making

    Decision making is what helps determine our  destiny.   When there is a decision to be made regarding your life, ensure you are the one to take them.   Planning is a brilliant aid to decision making. The Bible tells us to write down the vision and make it pain that anyone may run with…

  • Fear, Anxiety, And Worry

    Fear, anxiety and worry are close relatives. Fear is the most crippling of them.   It was fear that defeated the Assyrians when King Sennacharib of Assyria came against King Hezekiah after forcing a ransom of all the gold and silver in the House of the Lord and King Hezekiah’s  treasuries . The Angel of the…

  • Advocacy – Help Speaking Up For Yourself

    I went to a Mental Health User group meeting at the close of their 2014 year. Advocacy was one of many that were competing for spotlight in the provision of services for people affected by mental health issues. Advocacy helps you to speak up for yourself.   This service for the benefit of those affected…