Cacophony
An early-morning construction racket tests patience, but a reminder about Pollyanna, Stoicism, and reframing turns irritation into a lesson in perspective.
J. Michael Mcgee
Aug 243 min read
Bag Gone - With Loss, a Lesson
When a green bank bag containing checks, cash and personal identification disappears, panic quickly turns to suspicion and anger. But encounters with grief, Scripture, Stoic thought and the act of writing gradually place the loss in perspective—and reveal how the stories we tell ourselves can deepen or relieve our distress.
J. Michael Mcgee
Aug 65 min read
Why Can’t I Let it Go? Understanding Rumination
When old hurts keep replaying in the mind, letting go can feel impossible. In this counseling reflection, a client’s late-night rumination opens a conversation about “shoulds,” family wounds, and the gentle work of choosing which inner voice to follow.
J. Michael Mcgee
Jun 256 min read