Multiple events are happening in the world. Many things are outside our control. However, the practice of PLOK is in our control and may lead to some sense of calmness and peace for periods of time in a turbulent pandemic.
Faith on the Frontlines: Crises in Bondo, Kenya
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Bible, Hebrews 11:1) Faith often gets tested when personal will or plans do not match Divine Will. Faith on the frontlines often occur when
Interview with Reverend Nancy Brink : Agape Love and Voices of Silence
I have written about agape love : all embracing, unconditional and loving. However, this blog has not covered voices of silence from marginalized communities when it comes to agape love. I am referring to people who receive messages that they
Is the Gecko right? “Things are Better Together”.
I love the green gecko in the Geico advertisement who states in a British accent that some things are “better together.” The gecko is trying to sell insurance with a “bundling strategy”, ensuring that when different insurances, car or home,
Thank You Readers
Dear Readers: A Big Thank You for your responses. Since there were a number of questions from readers about this particular blog design, I am referring readers to Dr. Al Ortiz, who designed this blog. Please feel free to contact
Oodles of Gratitude To Readers
Hello Dear Readers: I will begin with oodles of gratitude to readers. I am wonderfully surprised, and grateful for the overwhelming number of feedback comments from all of you reading the blog. It is awesome that some of the posts
Loved, Known, Seen and Understood: The Curious Case of Serendipity in the Pandemic.
Serendipity Have you ever received money that you did not expect or got a call from a loved one that you were thinking about the day before?. Interestingly. Abraham Lincoln, one of my favorite historical figures, reportedly had precursory
Positive Vibes
Dear Readers: Hoping to send positive vibes through the blog posts during the pandemic. Thank you for the awesome feedback. Please note I am not endorsing any products in the comments section. Thank you again. Take care and have a
The Dance of The Vagus Nerve: Feeling Safe, Love, Compassion, versus Fear
Dr. Stephen Porges’s work in polyvagal theory led to a deeper understanding of the autonomic nervous system and particularly the vagus nerve. I refer to it as the “dance of the vagus nerve” with rhythms of feeling safe, love, compassion
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN A PANDEMIC
The literature in positive psychology originated with the work of Dr. Martin Seligman, who argued that psychology is too focused on psychopathology and dysfunction. He called for the positive psychology movement to study what is optimal mental health. Seligman discusses