by ptcovert | Apr 3, 2025 | Self
Warm sunny days, bright yellow daffodils, sweet red strawberries–you’d think this season’s cheerful delights might cultivate joy. But springtime or not, my initial thoughts about chaotic circumstances more likely reflect winter’s chill. Maybe I...
by ptcovert | Mar 3, 2025 | Self
This time of year makes me think of growth. It happens most often when I see flowers start to bloom in my garden. But this year, I’m thinking of personal growth that came by way of a nonfiction book. Although nonfiction can be challenging, it often contains...
by ptcovert | Dec 3, 2022 | Self
When you sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, did someone say, “Let’s talk about what we’re thankful for?” Despite the good intentions of being that person, in that moment, I don’t always know what to mention. Most of us find it hard to...
by ptcovert | Oct 20, 2022 | Self, Sex, Social Issues
What makes me a person? Or you? Could the timing for becoming a person be different for each individual? According to Personhood Theory, it is. Especially if you believe in the prevailing view perpetuated by our culture–a worldview that separates the mind and...
by ptcovert | Sep 3, 2022 | Self
Have you ever had so much fun, you didn’t want it to stop? Maybe at a party or on a weekend getaway with family. But if your family doesn’t get along, perhaps your pleasure palace involves someplace where you finally feel like you fit in. For hundreds of...
by ptcovert | Aug 9, 2022 | Self
Do you have trouble giving yourself permission to walk into the good? Like maybe taking a trip that costs a lot of money. Or buying a house because the payments seem a little out of reach? Or maybe it’s doing a remodel, or buying new shoes that cost more than...
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