Poisoned by Degrees
There’s a story in the Book of Mormon that’s been on my mind lately. It’s about Lehonti, a Lamanite military leader, and Amalakiah, a Nephite dissenter with a dangerous ambition to rule the Lamanites. Amalakiah pretended to be loyal to Lehonti and eventually surrendered his army to him—on the condition that he be made second […]
Warrior Chemistry and the Power of What We Listen To
Why do I feel drained and irritable after listening to certain music or podcasts? How can I keep my warrior chemistry strong after a long day at work? What daily habits help me stay positive and connected with my family at home? It is a sobering moment to be so specifically called out by a […]
After the Relapse/Lost Battle – A Letter.
Fellow warrior, You just had a loss. I know it hurts. I know how it looks—every strategy you crafted, every safeguard you built, every ounce of effort you poured into this fight… and still, it wasn’t enough. You fell. Maybe it’s especially painful because you’ve been winning for a long time. Maybe this felt like […]
THE CITRUS MONSTER
Many years ago, my wife and I planted a variety of fruit trees in our backyard in Southern Texas. Two of these trees were tangerine trees that produced the juiciest, sweetest tangerines I’ve tasted. They were not very tall but, in their prime, they produced so many tangerines we couldn’t eat them all and ended […]
ADHD Blog: RSD
The Severe ramblings of an incoherent ADHDer, or better known as an introduction to Kennyland. (Note: this was written by guest blogger Kenny Hill. The post has not been changed from the original and any typos, spelling or other errors have been left exactly as it was written.) “Will you pass the blue? Thank you. Now […]
Going Deeper: Addressing the Full Continuum of Change with the Chemical Scale
The Evolution of Addiction Recovery/Therapy Over the past century, mental health treatment has progressed from purely behavioral interventions to deeper, more holistic approaches. Early methods focused on behavior management, then expanded to explore internal dialogue and thought patterns, then to identifying triggers and early temptations. More recently, therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) have emphasized […]
Principle 3: He Will Take upon Him the Pains and the Sicknesses of His People
“He will take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people. … And he will take upon him their infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know according to the flesh how to succor his people according to their infirmities” (Alma 7:11–12). Because the […]
DEALS: A Formula for Happiness
(written by guest writer A. Kyle Elder, Ph.D., Child Psychologist) We all want to be happy, but few of us are taught how to build a life that actually leads to happiness. We chase goals, collect achievements, and try to outrun our pain, only to discover that happiness isn’t found in the next big thing—it’s […]
“The Battle of Perspectives: Laman, Nephi, and the Power of Faith”
I’ve been reflecting on the life of an older brother. Not that I’ve been one, but through the accounts of others and personal observations. Moving can be hard, but it seems like it’s hardest on older children. They leave behind what they know, friends they’ve made, and comforts they have taken for granted, and sometimes […]
Letter to My Returned Missionary Self
Congratulations on completing a full time mission! It wasn’t easy. There were several moments when you wanted to give up and go home, but you stuck to it and completed it. You made yourself available to the Lord and put yourself out there in an effort to influence others for good. You also learned a […]
Reacting to Toxic People
When you’re in a toxic relationship, it’s common to develop survival skills that you never intended to acquire. I never wanted to become a manipulator, but I’ve realized that I had adopted these behaviors just to survive. These are reactive behaviors, not reflections of who you truly are, but rather what you’ve become in order […]
Advice to My 12 Year Old Self
I imagine being able to travel back in time, find my 12-year-old self, and have a long chat with him. I was a skinny, unathletic, introverted kid with very little (if any) self confidence. I suppose I would explain to myself the following: I know you’re struggling with some things that you don’t really want […]
The Myth of the “Do it Anyway”
Some people say that when you have fear, you should just do it anyway. This advice can be effective if used correctly in certain situations. However, it often fails when applied as a blanket statement, assuming it will work in any scenario where we feel fear. Instead of blindly taking action like playing pin the […]
ADHD blog: Comorbidities
The Severe ramblings of an incoherent ADHDer, or better known as an introduction to Kennyland. (Note: this was written by guest blogger Kenny Hill. The post has not been changed from the original and any typos, spelling or other errors have been left exactly as it was written.) “Hit me.” “Alright, I call.” “Read ‘em and […]
Our Support System
As we are approaching some of the biggest games of the year, I wanted to take a few minutes and discuss our teams when dealing with sexual addiction. I want to point out some pitfalls and explain some of the roles when identifying our team. On a team there are many different roles that are […]