Recently on a cool, fall morning Larry and I took a walk on the wooded trails of Pigeon Creek Park. I found myself wondering: Why do I really like walking in the woods? Well, for starters, it is quiet and peaceful. I...
Karen’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
by Karen Mulder | Practical Guidance, Wisdom Stories
Years ago, I read a book that promised me more peace, joy, and a sense of fulfillment if, every morning, I would ask myself, “who needs my care and attention today?” and then reach out to the individual(s) whose...
A Pastor’s Insights on How to Care for the Suffering
by Guest Author | Practical Guidance, Wisdom
Friends, please enjoy this post from Gordon Wiersma, a pastor at my home congregation, Hope Church RCA. I invited Gordon to share wisdom he has gained when caring for the suffering so that we may all learn and grow in...
The Power of an Authentic Role Model
by Henry Cherry | General Caregiving, Wisdom
Guest post by Henry Cherry Growing up, I was into athletics. But very few of my fellow athletes looked like me. I was often one of a few Black athletes on my teams. Having lived in a predominantly white community since...
5 Ways to Care for Those Who Disagree with You
by Jennifer Miller | Challenging Relationships, General Caregiving, Wisdom
Is it possible to care for those who disagree with you? Wisdom of the Wounded reached out to individuals whose jobs often put them at ideological cross purposes: politicians. In this video, we talk with former Michigan...
A Name on a Chalkboard Changed My Life
by Lindsay Cherry | General Caregiving, Wisdom
By Lindsay Cherry The year I was in third grade, we were taught to write in cursive. To my young mind, cursive writing was “fancy.” I couldn’t wait to learn to make the fun swoops and dips with my pencil,...
Trilogy of Success
by Lindsay Cherry | General Caregiving, Wisdom
By Lindsay Cherry Being adopted into a multiracial family and living in a predominantly White town in the early 1990’s brought on unique experiences and challenges. I was one of seven children with loving parents....
8 Ways to Recover from Compassion Fatigue
by Colleen Arnold, MD | Practical Guidance
By: Colleen Arnold, MD Are you a fulltime caregiver? Most likely you’ve experienced your share of tiring days. But what happens when you start to become emotionally or physically exhausted by the care you provide? It’s...
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