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A non-anxious presence

By Chris Jackson

November 16, 2019

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Jewish Rabbi and family therapist Edwin Friedman coined the term “non-anxious presence” to describe a person who carries and imparts a calm, peaceful, and empowering presence to others. These “non-anxious” people are able to bring a sense of peace and security amid moments of fear, panic, or controversy, and our…

Identifying with Princess Leia

By Chris Jackson

October 12, 2016

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Nearly every great adventure film has a scene where the hero/heroine grabs a rope and swings across a dangerous chasm. They are usually running for their life, with their enemy bearing down upon them, and yet they still find a way to look beautiful while they dodge bullets and float…

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Waiting to exhale

By Chris Jackson

March 21, 2016

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“Runners, take your mark…get set…” Now hold it right there. Have you ever noticed the peculiar rituals that Olympic sprinters go through at the beginning of their races? They not only perform weird—probably superstitious—stretching routines, but they also take forever before they stop fidgeting and fussing in the…

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I will always need you more than ever before

By Chris Jackson

November 16, 2015

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Ever since I was quite young, hot tubs have been one of my sanctuaries. It’s kind of weird, but true nonetheless. Tonight, while thinking in the hot tub, I uttered a simple prayer to the Lord, “I need you more than ever before” and then I was immediately struck by…

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Road Rage

By Chris Jackson

October 29, 2014

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I’m not an angry person. Never have been. I’ve seldom had a chip on my shoulder and I’ve never been a walking container of radioactive rage. I certainly have my share of issues, but anger isn’t one of them, and it’s nice to have at least one area that I…

A non-anxious presence

Identifying with Princess Leia

Waiting to exhale

I will always need you more than ever before

Road Rage

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