The Chapman University Survey of American Fears Wave 4 (2017) results were recently published. A random sample of adults from across the U.S. responded to questions about their level of fear regarding a variety of topics. Here are the top 20 fears according to their findings: Corrupt Government Officials American Healthcare Act/Trumpcare Pollution of Oceans, Rivers and Lakes Pollution of Drinking Water Not having enough money for the future High Medical Bills The US will be involved in another World War Global Warming and Climate Change North Korea using weapons Air Pollution Economic/Financial collapse Extinction of plant and animal species
Category: peace
“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.” ~Isaiah 26:3-4
There are “shoulds” and then there are “shoulds.” Some “shoulds” lead us into a place of peace and contentment. “You should empty the trash can when it is full.” “You should extinguish the campfire before leaving the camp site.” Complying with these kinds of “shoulds” brings about a good result. Noncompliance has decidedly negative consequences. Some “shoulds” lead to confusion, guilt, and even condemnation. “You should decorate your house this way.” “You should drive thiskind of car.” “If you are a good person, then you should do this.” And, the one I have been hearing a lot lately, “You should
Clutter. What’s the big deal about clutter? A little pile here, a little pile there…it’s not hurting anything, right? Well, have you considered the following? Clutter can cause you to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. Clutter steals your energy. Clutter makes it harder to keep your house clean. Clutter takes up valuable storage space. Clutter can make it hard for you to concentrate. Clutter can affect the way you feel about yourself and your home. Ugh!!! The good news is that eliminating clutter can boost your energy, improve your attitude, and make way for new things and experiences to come