Author: Dr. Thomas Maples
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Inspiration: Prayer and Endurance
The Power of Prayer can Create True Change in One’s Life. What’s Your Story of Prayer?
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Practical Parenting: Taking Care of the Soul
Practical Parenting: The Psychology Perspective Yesterday, I treated myself to a monthly massage. After the therapeutic hour was over, my body felt light, rejuvenated, and my mind was drunk with endorphins spreading the healing effects of relaxation through my bloodstream. I am hooked. Before, I would always compartmentalizations body as being separate from mind or…
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Inspiration: Out of Darkness… Light
Inspirational Quote “Truly, it is in the darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us.” ― Meister Eckhart The Psychology Perspective Today’s quote is from the German mystic, Meister Eckhart. He reminds us that in our darkest moments, we are nearest of all to…
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Inspiration: Prayer in Action
Inspirational Quote “I prayed for freedom for twenty years, but received no answer until I prayed with my legs.” (Frederick Douglass) The Psychology Perspective Today’s quote is from Frederick Douglass, who was a primary source behind the abolishment of slavery. During a vacation to Washington DC last year, I became highly fascinated by the personal…
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The Psychology Perspective: Thanksgiving for Newly Divorced Parents
Inspirational Quote After having children, life becomes about living beyond yourself; about being bigger and better. Jaclyn Smith The Psychology Perspective In this quote, Jaclyn Smith reminds us that when we have children, we need to move from an ego-centric viewpoint to a viewpoint inclusive of teaching our children the morals and values we hold…
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Inspiration: The Power of Gratitude
If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. Meister Eckhart The Psychology Perspective Todays quote is from Meister Elkhart. He reminds us of the profound power that two little words can have on the elevation of the soul. Thank You… Thank You… Thank You… I…
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Inspiration: The Act of Letting Go
Inspiration We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. ~ Joseph Campbell The Psychology Perspective The first step towards any form of effective change occurs only through the act of letting go. By letting go, we create the space necessary to foster…
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Genesis and Self: A Journey of Hope and Faith (Part 5)
The Paradox of Masculine and Feminine Sexuality as a Precursor to Consciousness Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the cattle, and over all the wild animals and all the creatures that crawl…
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Inspiration: The Gift of Love
Inspirational Quote Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule. Gautama Buddha The Psychology Perspective Today’s quote is from Gautama Buddha, who lived nearly 5 centuries before Christ. I have always had a profound respect for the teachings of Eastern philosophy. Like any great work of wisdom, the…
