Negative thought patterns can be a touchy subject. Some people, like myself, hear the phrase negative thoughts and immediately get defensive, or use it as a way of self-punishment. Others use it as a way to deflect onto others or prove that they have no negative thoughts ever. Why is the concept of negative thoughts patterns so triggering? Maybe because deep down inside were all afraid of secretly being bad. I have to think back to the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve had a perfect life. They lived in harmony with God and His creation, knowing no pain…
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I remember growing up in the 80’s, before remote controls and cable TV, before we even had a VCR, and there were only certain times of day a kid could watch cartoons. Of course, as a child, I practically lived for cartoons. It was the one time I could watch something on television I could relate to. Even more exciting than Saturday morning cartoons, were the cartoons and movies specials that only came once a year. The Peanuts specials for Halloween and Christmas, Garfield specials, and other beloved Christmas and holiday specials were a highlight in my small world. Other…
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Last year I began a study on Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. There in that study I found that the season of Lent actually starts with Fat Tuesday, also known as Carnival. Fat Tuesday is a huge holiday celebrated all over the world. It is a day where people gather together to celebrate before the 40 days of fasting for Lent. It is a time of fulfilling all of our gluttonous desires before we have to sacrifice the things that we enjoy and remember our shame and sorrow. Carnival (or Fat Tuesday) is a huge party where people feast, dance,…