Do you vote in political elections?
I love voting!
Long, long ago, I voted a “party” ticket. But now I research candidates and choose “the best person for the job.” Honestly, my little one vote means something!
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Public Speaking
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?
Ironic, isn’t it, that I taught public speaking for years at the college level, but I’m afraid to make the appointments to talk about my books and “God Active in Science—and Story”?
In due time, in due time, I shall make the calls. And speak. And sign books.
Anger—The Anger Bucket Is Too Full
What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you?
When people flare at trivial comments or disturbances, I take note. I’ve had my own triggers. On—thank goodness!—rare occasions I’ve even exploded! Too often I’ve reacted in some unhealthy way with noise and fuss.
When I volunteered at a crisis hotline, I took 52 hours of Listening Training. That’s where I learned about the Anger Bucket 🪣. it fills up with old hurts—some dating back to early childhood or teenage years. And when “the last straw” falls in, the anger overflows.
The healing ❤️🩹 of anger takes place in a safe, loving environment where I can tell fully about the experience that triggered me and trace it back to the old hurt 😔. The environment may be alone writing in my journal. Or, in prayer. I can (and do) talk with a trustworthy person —for me, that’s a counselor.
And so, I urge you, use your decision ability to clean out your anger bucket regularly during peaceful and safe times. Then your responses will fit the situation.
Tears and Darth Vader
What brings a tear of joy to your eye?
Rosemary B. Althoff—gratitude, but …
1. Remembering how grateful I am to have 3 grown kids: Peter, Amy,and Mary. They’re my friends as well as my precious kids, and now I also have the people they have added to my family.
2. I will have a tear of joy in my eye when I get over this rotten URI.
Rosemary Althoff, Author 