The Critic
It's easy for us to present happiness and contentment—it is generally how I portray myself to others. However, sometimes "the critic"...
Jerry Clark
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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Be Your Hero
I don't know about you, but when I wake up without an agenda, it's effortless to doddle around, get my coffee, and plant myself in front...
Jerry Clark
Feb 13, 20232 min read
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What will they say?
They were at a large gathering of friends and family. It was a spring outing, the weather was picturesque, there were lots of joyful...
Jerry Clark
Feb 6, 20232 min read
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Reputation Thief
Ralph and George are talking in the coffee shop about a coworker who has cuts on her wrists. Without any concrete knowledge, they are...
Jerry Clark
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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The Hazard of Defensiveness
Last week I relayed the story about Ralph and Robin having difficulty expressing themselves in a way that the other could understand and...
Jerry Clark
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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Be the Guardian
I was speaking to a good friend the other day about being a guardian, not some judge or holier-than-thou kind of person. Subsequent to...
Jerry Clark
Jan 18, 20233 min read
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Self-Development
What is the secret to advancing at work or building a better family? It is easy to spot the things others are doing wrong and impede my...
Jerry Clark
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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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...
Jerry Clark
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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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...
Jerry Clark
Jan 2, 20233 min read
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Christmas Morning
Yesterday I sat in church for our Christmas morning service. It was a festive service. There were many bible passages read forecasting...
Jerry Clark
Dec 26, 20222 min read
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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...
Jerry Clark
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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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...
Jerry Clark
Dec 12, 20223 min read
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What a wonderful nation we get to live in. Sure, there are many grievances and issues that cause us separation. However, we are linked...
Jerry Clark
Dec 5, 20223 min read
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Gratitude
Have you ever stumped your toe on a piece of furniture? The statement about seeing stars can come true. The feelings of frustration for...
Jerry Clark
Nov 7, 20223 min read
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3x5 Cards
I was speaking to a woman many years ago before cell phones became so popular. Judy was complaining about a family member (I’ll call her...
Jerry Clark
Oct 10, 20223 min read
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The double bind.
Sandy and Rex have been in a relationship for about 18 months. They have a fun relationship and enjoy each other’s company. Rex likes to...
Jerry Clark
Sep 26, 20222 min read
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So what, now what...
Holding grudges is like being very ill and not seeking medical assistance. Joe and Janice have been arguing about the same thing for over...
Jerry Clark
Sep 19, 20222 min read
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How do I feel about myself in your presence?
Do you draw me in or repel me? The way you present yourself can either make you a larger-than-life figure in your story, or a background...
Jerry Clark
Aug 8, 20223 min read
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