with Dr. Greg Popcak
COMING TUES ON More2Life--SERENITY NOW! We all want peace in our hearts and in our relationships. But peace is hard to find and we often settle for quiet. There's an important difference between the two, however, and mere quiet can never satisfy our hunger for true peace. Today on More2Life we'll look at the quest for peace. We'll explore what peace really is and what it takes to create it in our hearts and in our lives. M2L FB Q of the D: Where would you … [Read more...]
Genisis 2:18 tells us, "It is not good for man to be alone." The theology of the body builds on this idea to assert the donative meaning of our body and science has ample examples of why people are social by nature. Add this one to the list. According to new research, if you're struggling with self control, the best way to achieve it is to surround yourself with strong-willed friends. We all desire self-control -- the resolve to skip happy hour and go to the gym instead, to finish a … [Read more...]
What's in YOUR Basket? As we enter into Holy Week and get ready for Easter, we want to reflect on the virtues that help us rise up to live life as a gift. We'll look especially at the fruits of the Spirit (Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Gentleness, and Self-Control) and explore ways to increase the experience of these and other virtues in our daily lives. Do you have questions about being a more loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, good, gentle, … [Read more...]
In his homily for his installation, Pope Francis reflected on the "vocation of protector" so ably modelled by St. Joseph, who's feast we celebrate today. In his comments, Pope Francis made some surprising and important comments on the importance of developing emotional control and how our ability to be good stewards of our emotions directly affects our ability to be the protectors of one another God calls us to be. But to be "protectors", we also have to keep watch over ourselves! Let us … [Read more...]
Coming Tues on M2L: When Feelings Attack!-- Our emotions are a natural part of us and therefore a gift from the Lord, but when our feelings of anger, anxiety, sadness, and frustration run away with us (as they often do) emotions easily become the gift we'd like to return. Today on M2L, we'll talk about developing a healthy attitude toward our emotions and what it takes to control your feelings instead of letting them control you. Don't forget to answer our M2L Facebook Q of the D: (A … [Read more...]
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"Mindfulness" is a quality psychologists define as the ability to be (1) present in the moment and (2) consciously able to choose the best response out of a number of emotional possibilities. Mindfulness is the opposite of being reactive. For instance, if my kid was getting on my nerves and I was being reactive, I would feel angry and yell at him But if my kid was getting on my nerves and I was being mindful, I would feel angry, be aware of that anger, and be able to decide whether this … [Read more...]
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New research suggests there are two basic moral mindsets. I'll call them "Balancers" and "Principled Deciders" "Balancers" are the folks who are nervous about being "too good" or "too bad." Moral Balancers tend to make their next moral decision based on the last moral choice they made. If they were generous last time, they might be more likely to give you the short end of the stick this time. By contrast, if they feel that maybe they were a little selfish last time, they might be … [Read more...]
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COMING THURS: Getting Unstuck-- Whether you're struggling with your lenten resolutions or feeling frustrated with the overall progress in your life and relationships, we all deal with setbacks. We all get stuck sometimes. Today on M2L we'll look at ways to break through the barriers getting in your way and how to be patient with yourself as you are striving to become the person the Theology of the Body tells you that you are. Call in from Noon-1pm E (11am-Noon C) at 877-573-7825 with … [Read more...]
40 Days to a Better Marriage Tip of the Day--Monday, 3/4: Celebrate your Victories. Marriage can be a wild ride. As I type this, my upstairs toilet is leaking through the light fixture in my entry way ceiling! Plumbers, tile guys, and electricians are scratching their heads. It would be easy for any couple to start snapping at each other in light of the tension, frustration and expense. Fortunately, through God's abundant grace, Lisa and I are both working hard to do … [Read more...]
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Coming Thurs on M2L Radio: Respecting our Limitations--The Pope's resignation challenges all of us to look at how we deal with our own limitations. We have a tendency to beat up on ourselves when we hit our limits, but that doesn't help anything. Today on M2L, we'll look at the godly way to approach our limitations. We'll offer tips to know when to keep pushing through and when to surrender and how to avoid the guilt that comes when we hit the wall. Call in from Noon-1pm E (11am-Noon … [Read more...]
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