Spirituality

Heading Towards the Brightside: Ideas for Lifting Your Mood

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 11, 2021
Post category:Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

At the end of the day. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Celebrate small victories and take care of yourself because you’re worth it!

A Change of Season, A Change of Weather, A Change of Time

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 10, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

If you're in the middle of a breakup, or if you're not happy in your relationship, make sure you are talking to someone besides your significant other.

You Are Going To Be Fine: Thriving and Expanding After a Breakup

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 4, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

"I wake up each morning with an 'oh fuck' on my lips. Sometimes I even say it out loud several times as I'm trying to get motivated to make coffee and start the day." Breaking up and depression.

Everything is Beautiful and Painful: Top Three Relationship Rules

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 30, 2021
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Drinking Health and Fitness humans of divorce Married Life Parenting relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

When I was younger and my parents began to struggle with a long protracted divorce, I begged for Jesus/God to help them stay together. I prayed all the time for my dad to stop killing himself with alcohol and cigarettes.

What Do We Learn When Things Fall Apart?

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 25, 2021
Post category:Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce mindfulness Self-care Spirituality

On a good day, I can let that dark thought go. On a bad day, I just want to crawl back in bed and try not to wake up.

A Radical Approach to Joy

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:August 9, 2021
Post category:Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Joy Love mindfulness Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

I can. I am. And I am learning to be better to myself. I'm good with others. I have compassion, empathy, and support for just about any struggle my friends or family are going through. But when I look at myself and my failures, I'm often harsh and shaming.

Have You Forgotten How To Love Yourself? Future Relationships

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 13, 2021
Post category:Dating Depression Divorce Health and Fitness humans of divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

And each time I strive towards a lover and a lifetime partner, I open my heart in a new way with a new resolve to be the best partner and lover I can be. Until I find the woman who can push back completely into my love hurricane and match it with a tsunami of their own, I'm going to keep seeking.

Dear Lover, I Want Everything Right Now

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:March 8, 2021
Post category:Dating Divorce Joy Love relationship building Relationships Self-care Sex Single-Dad Spirituality

I am learning to ask. I am learning to fall completely head-over-heels in love. Perhaps my choices have not all worked out, but they have all involved 100% effort on my part. And my love has soared to higher highs than I knew possible.