Jerry Clark
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Reptilian Brain
Is it survival or just a discussion? Robin and Ralph are discussing the delicate subject of budget. It is usually a hot topic for them,...
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Jerry Clark
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Complaints can be compliments in disguise.
Robin and Ralph had been married for some time. This evening Robin meets him at the door with, “Why didn't you call? Why didn't you let...
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Jerry Clark
Jan 9, 20232 min read
My Thinking
Where is my thinking? It is easy to get caught up in today’s news. The world, government, politics, and polarization on these important...
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Jerry Clark
Jan 6, 20233 min read
Untold Stories
What story am I telling myself about a situation or grievance? We are great at telling stories to ourselves. I can write novels when I'm...
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Jerry Clark
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Giving Out
Too many times, I hear the words, “I have given until I can give no more. My relationship has evolved into a one-way street. I can no...
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Jerry Clark
Jan 2, 20233 min read
2023
How will it end? I like to read my friend's letters when they are giving an account of the past year. It is wonderful to see what they...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 30, 20223 min read
Are My New Year's Resolutions Resolute?
Oh, the trap of starting New Year's resolutions. It can be a setup for failure. They once were more popular. I can recall the time they...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Authority of Gratitude
I get the opportunity to work with wonderful people. Many have blind spots chipping away at their future success and happiness. Blind...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 26, 20222 min read
Christmas Morning
Yesterday I sat in church for our Christmas morning service. It was a festive service. There were many bible passages read forecasting...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 23, 20223 min read
Short Christmas Story
Sometimes the strangest things can give us the best answers. It’s just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Gently Curious Questions...
Continuing our conversation from the post on Monday, “Safe Listening,” combined with gently curious questions softly probe thoughts and...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Safe Listening
I was talking to a single mom many years ago. She reported that her15-year-old daughter told her everything. She knew, who was doing...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 16, 20223 min read
Turn the other cheek.
What an honorable thing to do. After all, The Big Play Book says, "If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Legacy
I was listening to a friend talking about legacy and what he wanted to leave behind when he is gone. He was wanting to make a difference...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 12, 20223 min read
I ran out of pride...
Pride has many meanings. It can be a sense of warm feelings about family, school, sports teams, and many other examples. It can also mean...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 9, 20222 min read
We focus on where we look...
I am reminded of an interview of a famous race car driver. When asked what the most important thing a race car driver could do, he...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 7, 20223 min read
Carpenter
Dave and George were brothers and had adjoining properties for many years. These properties were adorned with beautiful trees, lush...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 5, 20223 min read
22
What a wonderful nation we get to live in. Sure, there are many grievances and issues that cause us separation. However, we are linked...
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Jerry Clark
Dec 2, 20223 min read
I promote what I permit.
In my parenting mode, I have said, “I have told you ten times to stop that or to get this done.” Does this sound familiar? Perhaps you...
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Jerry Clark
Nov 30, 20223 min read
The Box
I recently heard a story of the man who approached the pearly gates and met St. Peter. Peter was so happy to see him and welcomed him in....
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