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St Helena United Methodist Church

Reducing Stress

Dear Friends, There are a number of ways that stress impacts us, as it has people for centuries. But there are ways, practices and techniques, to help us protect ourselves life stresses, hurts, and anxiety. [i] So we need to prepare the ground, till and water and feed it so that our soul and mind is ready for the word of God to be planted so that it will grow in us and bear a good harvest, [ii] No doubt, life is difficult for many of us, but very often we make......

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Optimism

Optimism

Dear Friends, Optimism is a God given gift, one that all of us have the opportunity to embrace and enjoy. For optimism is another way of seeing God’s all embracing, giving nature, of experiencing the abundance of spirit and creativity at the heart of creation. Optimism is the spontaneous flow of love; optimism also represents trust in love. This shows that love trusting love is optimism. Jesus speaks about optimism in his teachings, especially when he tells of God’s abundance in creation. [i] For Jesus was completely open and present to God’s care......

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